Which of the following best illustrates an ill-defined problem?
A) The task of calculating the annual profits of a company
B) The task of calculating the money left in a department's budget
C) The task of counting the number of hours an employee stays in the office
D) The task of communicating a bad news to an employee
E) The task of deciding how much money to return to a customer during an approved complete refund

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The task of communicating bad news to an employee is an ill-defined problem because it involves emotions, personal relationships, and a subjective evaluation of what constitutes "bad news." The other options are well-defined problems with clear criteria and processes for resolution.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates an Ill-Defined Problem