Which of the following is true of the elements involved in decision making?
A) In many supervisory situations, no decision is needed, and decision making would be in vain.
B) A supervisor's decision making is oriented towards the present only and should never contain an element of uncertainty.
C) Decision making involves an unconscious process of selection.
D) The decision to do nothing is always the best decision for a supervisor, because it it is always best to let the top management to make decisions.

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Decision making in supervisory roles often involves assessing situations to determine if action is necessary. Not every situation requires a decision or action; sometimes, observing or maintaining the status quo is the best course. Choices B, C, and D contain inaccuracies: decision making often involves considering future implications and uncertainties, it is not solely an unconscious process, and the decision to do nothing is not always the best choice, as supervisors are responsible for making decisions within their scope of authority.

Which of the Following Is True of the Elements Involved