The organizers of a local music and arts festival approach the management of Oce
ID: 389559 • Letter: T
Question
The organizers of a local music and arts festival approach the management of Ocelot Juice Bar, a popular business near the festival site, about becoming a sponsor. While Ocelot thinks sponsoring the festival would be great exposure for their business, they have recently had to deal with some unexpected large expenses, including updating all the plumbing in their building and replacing a cracked window. They have to keep these expenditures in mind when considering becoming a sponsor. Which of the following types of decisions is illustrated in this scenario?
programmed decision
goal displacement decision
quantitative decision
nonprogrammed decision
garbage can model decision
Explanation / Answer
Answer: d) Non Programmed Decision
Explanation: As we know that a non programmed decision will require creativity to obtain a solution of complex types of business problems. The nature of the given problem is complex one. Hence, nonprogrammed decision is illustrated in the case scenario.