Which of the following is an example of an unstructured decision?
A)How many overtime hours do we need to fill this order?
B)What are the benefits of outsourcing our bookkeeping processes?
C)What is the acceptable product defect ratio to achieve an 85 percent utilization?
D)When should the next batch be scheduled to reduce idle time?

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An unstructured decision is a decision where the decision-maker must provide judgement, evaluation, and insight to solve the problem. Option B, "What are the benefits of outsourcing our bookkeeping processes?" is an example of an unstructured decision as it requires judgement, evaluation, and insight as there is no one "right" answer to this question. The other options are structured decisions, as they have a clear answer based on data and formulas.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Unstructured