Which of the following decisions is likely to be a nonprogrammed decision?
A)decisions with certainty regarding cause-and-effect relationship
B)decisions concerning diversification into new products and markets
C)decisions regarding rules and definite procedures
D)decisions concerning a merit system for promotion of state employees
E)decisions that depend on numerical computations

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Nonprogrammed decisions are complex, unstructured, and often novel. They require creativity, judgment, and deliberation. Diversification into new products and markets is a complex and unstructured decision that requires creativity and judgment, making it a likely nonprogrammed decision. The other options describe more structured and routine decisions that are likely to be programmed decisions.

Which of the Following Decisions Is Likely to Be a Nonprogrammed