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Definition of "decision maker"

General Management

somebody authorized to make important decisions for firm somebody with the responsibility and authority to make decisions within an organization, especially those that determine future direction and strategy. Decision theory is used to assist decision makers in the process of decision making.

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Definitions of ’decision maker’ and meaning of ’decision maker’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’decision maker’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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