Correct/Complete Question:
When a manager identifies an opportunity, he or she generates alternatives to pursue the opportunity, selects one of them, implements it, and then evaluates the results. This manager is acting out the ____ process.
A. decision-making
B. control
C. formal leadership
D. managing
E. alternative-generating
Answer:
A, decision-making
Explanation:
Simply put, decision-making can be defined as the process of making decisions.
These decision making processes involve identifying the problem, creating a solution, implementation and evaluation of solution. All these processes are psychological or cognitive as it helps the the individual to make a decision from a bunch of options.
As in the question, the identification of an opportunity, generation of alternatives, implementation and evaluation of the generated processes shows the manager is showing his or her decision-making qualities.
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