Bierderlack has a policy that states that more than three absences in a six-month period shall result in a suspension. Erin, the manager, has just decided to suspend one of her shift employees for violating this policy. This is an example of
A) a programmed decision.
B) a nonprogrammed decision.
C) an insignificant decision.
D) poor management.
E) personal grudge.

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This decision falls under the category of a programmed decision because Bierderlack has an established policy regarding absences, and Erin is simply following that policy by suspending the employee. The decision is routine and can be made through a predetermined set of steps or rules.

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