decision-making

noun

: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
often used before another noun
the company's decision-making process

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And in some cases, CEOs have less authority, as flatter organizations emphasize collaboration over top-down decision-making. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Clear roles within the business help maintain balance, with each wearing distinct hats that bring structure to decision-making. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 That scope, combined with rapidly evolving technology and expanding workplace coverage, has moved fertility from a private, reactive experience to one defined by data, planning, and proactive decision-making. Allison Palmer march 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026 Authorities on both sides of the border maintain that cartel decision-making is driven by financial incentives and survival calculations. Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decision-making

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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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