Which approach of decision-making involves solving a problem using traditional means?

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UPPSC Combined State Exam 12 June 2022 Official General Studies - II
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  1. Quantitative approach
  2. Scientific approach
  3. Creative approach
  4. Routine approach

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Option 4 : Routine approach
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Decision-making may be classified under various categories based on the scope, importance, and impact.

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  • The routine approach is sometimes referred to as the prescriptive, rational, or normative paradigm.
  • It outlines how decisions should be made in order to achieve the intended result.
  • Decisions are logically determined and focused on a single, fixed aim in the classical method.
  • It is used in situations where the decision maker has complete information about the problem and is aware of all possible solutions.
  • It is an excellent method for making decisions.
  • It is reasonable in the sense that it is scientific, methodical, and sequential.

Therefore, the correct answer is Routine Approach.

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