Examples of nonprogrammed decisions would include the decision to _____.
A)reorder supplies
B)develop a new product or service
C)perform routine maintenance on one of the machines in manufacturing
D)terminate an employee for violation of company rules
E)grant personal leave to an employee

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Developing a new product or service is a nonprogrammed decision because it requires creative and innovative thinking and cannot be made based on routine procedures or standard operating procedures. The other options provided in the question (reordering supplies, performing routine maintenance, terminating an employee, granting personal leave) can be categorized as programmed decisions as they follow established protocols and can be made based on predetermined rules and criteria.

Examples of Nonprogrammed Decisions Would Include the Decision to _____