Instead of calling a hundred possible windshield suppliers, the purchasing manager for Telsa Motor Co. decides to call three suppliers of automobile windshields for a bid on an order for 1,000 windshields for a new car. What type of decision does this represent?
A)nonprogrammed
B)illusion of control
C)satisficing
D)programmed

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The decision represents satisficing because the manager is choosing a satisfactory solution by selecting a few suppliers to contact, rather than seeking the optimal solution by contacting all possible suppliers.

Instead of Calling a Hundred Possible Windshield Suppliers, the Purchasing