The manager of a microprocessor manufacturer has formed a group that is in charge of making the final decision for development of a new product. This is an example of

A) group-aided decision making.
B) group decision making.
C) leader-influenced decision making.
D) sociotechnical decision making.
E) dispersed decision making.

Group-Aided Decision Making

A process where decisions are made collectively by a group of individuals rather than by a single person, enhancing diversity of thought and perspectives.

Sociotechnical Decision Making

Decision-making processes that consider both the social and technological aspects of an organization to optimize both human and technical systems.

Leader-Influenced Decision Making

Refers to the process where decisions within an organization or group are heavily influenced by its leaders' preferences, beliefs, and styles.