Which of the following is an assumption of the administrative model of decision making?
A) Most managers strive for a maximizing rather than settling for a satisficing solution.
B) Managers' searches for alternatives are unlimited.
C) Managers often are unaware of problems or opportunities that exist in the organization.
D) Rational procedures are always used.
E) None of these

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The administrative model assumes that managers often have limited information and are unaware of all problems and opportunities within the organization. It also assumes that managers tend to settle for a satisficing solution rather than striving for a maximizing solution, and that their search for alternatives is bounded rather than unlimited. The model also recognizes that managers do not always use rational decision-making procedures.

Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Administrative