Roy supervises the production line of Waddell Inc. ,a manufacturing unit that manufactures molded plastic components for a leading toy manufacturer.He prefers to see the company use an injection molding machine that has a quick cycle time.Marcus is a quality control manager in the research and development wing of the company who has just returned from a trade show with information on Logic Device's new range of molding machines.Marcus is vested with the formal authority of taking a call on the implementation of the new logic devices molding machines by his manager,Zhilei.Roy,Marcus,and Zhilei hold a discussion with the company's employees on why the company needs to buy the new machine.Who among the following plays the purchasing role of "decider" here?

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Marcus has the formal authority to make the final decision on whether to implement the new molding machines. Therefore, he plays the role of the "decider" in this scenario. Roy may have a preference, but he does not have the final say in the decision-making process. Zhilei may have the authority to approve or deny the decision, but he has delegated the responsibility to Marcus. The employees are involved in the discussion but do not have the purchasing role of the "decider."

Roy Supervises the Production Line of Waddell Inc