Alexis, the manager of Full Circle Fitness, has several decisions to make as the week begins. She always comes in early on Mondays to sift through the paperwork on her desk and decide what needs to be done for the week and in which order. The following are decisions facing Alexis this week:1. Giving two personal trainers raises based on the company's policy for wage increases2. Determining whether or not to open a facility in a new market to target more customers3. Interviewing applicants for two open part-time fitness instructor positions and hiring them4. Providing input to the owner on a possible upgrade to the elliptical machines currently in useAlexis's decision regarding the raises for two personal trainers can best be classified as a ________ decision.
A)vigilant
B)programmed
C)nonprogrammed
D)cognitive
E)nonvigilant

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This decision can be classified as a programmed decision because it is based on the company's policy for wage increases. Alexis likely has a set process for evaluating the trainers' performance and determining the amount of their raises, making this a routine decision.

Alexis, the Manager of Full Circle Fitness, Has Several Decisions