Bierderlack has a policy that states that more than three absences in a six-month period shall result in a suspension. Colleen, the manager, has just decided to suspend one of her shift employees for violating this policy. This is an example of:
A) a programmed decision.
B) a nonprogrammed decision.
C) an insignificant decision.
D) poor management.
E) personal grudge.

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The decision to suspend the employee for violating the attendance policy is a programmed decision, which means it involves a standardized and routine response to a recurring situation. The policy clearly outlines the consequences of repeated absences, and therefore the manager's decision is based on pre-established guidelines.

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