If a manager is making a decision for which no ready-made solutions exist because the situation is unique, he/she is making a(n):
A) programmed decision.
B) strategic decision.
C) empowered decision.
D) nonprogrammed decision.

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A nonprogrammed decision is one for which there are no ready-made solutions because the situation is unique and often unpredictable. In contrast, programmed decisions are routine, repetitive, and involve a set of rules and procedures to follow. Strategic decisions are made about the long-term direction and goals of an organization, while empowered decisions are those that are made by employees at all levels of the organization who are given the authority and resources to make decisions on their own.

If a Manager Is Making a Decision for Which No