A good example of a programmed decision is to:

A) place poor performing students on probation at a pre-established minimum grade average.
B) initiate an external audit when charitable deductions reported on the tax form exceed a certain limit.
C) reorder inventory automatically when it falls to a certain level.
D) None of the options listed
E) All of the options listed

Programmed Decision

A decision made in response to recurring organizational problems that involve predictable, routine procedures.

Probation

A trial period during which a new employee's performance and suitability for a position are evaluated by their employer, or a judicial sentence that allows an offender to remain in the community under supervision instead of serving time in prison.

Reorder Inventory

The process of restocking products or materials in business operations to maintain an adequate supply level.