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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of managerial decision-making?

Describing decision-making as a purely mechanical act needing no judgement is not a characteristic. Managerial decisions are goal-oriented, involve a mental process of evaluating alternatives, and commit the organisation to action. Judgement is central because the manager must weigh alternatives and choose among them.

  1. AIt is goal-oriented
  2. BIt involves a mental and intellectual process
  3. CIt is a purely mechanical act that needs no judgementCorrect
  4. DIt involves a commitment to action

Explanation

Decision-making requires judgement, evaluation and choice, so calling it purely mechanical is wrong. It is goal-directed, a mental process and leads to commitment to act. Hence the mechanical description is the one that is not a characteristic.

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