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1. Describe the decision-making processes. Describe the forms of rationality
present
Case Study – Trouble at Firmline PLCTo complete this assignment, please read the following
case study carefully and then answer the following questions:Pettinger, Richard. 2007.
“Trouble at Firmline PLC.” In Introduction to Management. Fourth Edition. New York:
Palgrave, pp. 505-508.This case study highlights some environmental aspects present in the
firm. Please summarize your understanding of the organizational environment at Firmline
PLC, and use the theoretical language introduced in Chapter 1, Argyle article, and Mintzberg
article. In other words, you are being asked to describe the organizational environment and
discuss how this environment affects decision-making at this firm.Describe the decision-
making processes.Describe the forms of rationality present in decision-making.Instructions
for this AssignmentCase study assignments should be a minimum of 1000 words in
length.An “A” grade response MUST include ALL of the following:1) Your response must be
thorough, reflective, well thought out.2) Any personal opinions must be backed with well-
researched facts from academic sources.3) In the case you agree/disagree, concur, you
MUST explain why and explain what drives you to that conclusion.4) Offer thoughtful
solutions/recommendations.5) Use in-text citations to support your analysis. Include a
works cited page in APA format.