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What is the main focus of Chapter 4 in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
What is the main focus of Chapter 4 in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
- Exploring the history of decision support systems
- Discussing the impact of technology on modern businesses
- Analyzing the marketing strategies of multinational corporations
- Understanding the basic concepts of management support system (MSS) modeling (correct)
Which type of analysis does Chapter 4 describe in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
Which type of analysis does Chapter 4 describe in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
- Demographic analysis and trend prediction
- Cost-benefit analysis and financial forecasting
- Market analysis and consumer behavior
- Sensitivity analysis, what-if analysis, and goal seeking (correct)
What does the opening vignette in Chapter 4 focus on?
What does the opening vignette in Chapter 4 focus on?
- Innovation in the Chilean food industry
- The challenges faced by the Chilean agricultural sector
- The impact of globalization on food consumption
- Model-Based Auctions Serving More Lunches in Chile (correct)
What is the primary purpose of MSS models interacting with data and users as described in Chapter 4?
What is the primary purpose of MSS models interacting with data and users as described in Chapter 4?
Which concept does Chapter 4 explain as a method for solving MSS models?
Which concept does Chapter 4 explain as a method for solving MSS models?
What is one of the well-known model classes described in Chapter 4?
What is one of the well-known model classes described in Chapter 4?
What is the key element in most MSS?
What is the key element in most MSS?
What does dynamic analysis in decision making evaluate?
What does dynamic analysis in decision making evaluate?
Which company uses several DSS models collectively to support strategic decisions?
Which company uses several DSS models collectively to support strategic decisions?
What is the purpose of treating certainty, uncertainty, and risk in modeling for MSS?
What is the purpose of treating certainty, uncertainty, and risk in modeling for MSS?
What technique aims to find a good enough solution using 'commonsense' rules?
What technique aims to find a good enough solution using 'commonsense' rules?
Which type of models aims to find the best solution in one step using a formula?
Which type of models aims to find the best solution in one step using a formula?
What represents scenarios that change over time and is more realistic than static models?
What represents scenarios that change over time and is more realistic than static models?
What aims to find the best solution from a large number of alternatives using a step-by-step process?
What aims to find the best solution from a large number of alternatives using a step-by-step process?
What aims to find a good enough solution by experimenting with a dynamic model of the system?
What aims to find a good enough solution by experimenting with a dynamic model of the system?
Linear programming models aim to find the best solution in one step using a formula.
Linear programming models aim to find the best solution in one step using a formula.
Search methods are used to solve MSS models without any differences among algorithms, blind search, and heuristics.
Search methods are used to solve MSS models without any differences among algorithms, blind search, and heuristics.
Spreadsheets cannot be used for MSS modeling and solution as described in Chapter 4.
Spreadsheets cannot be used for MSS modeling and solution as described in Chapter 4.
Static analysis provides a single snapshot of the situation over multiple intervals. (True/False)
Static analysis provides a single snapshot of the situation over multiple intervals. (True/False)
Dynamic models represent trends and patterns over time, making them less realistic than static models. (True/False)
Dynamic models represent trends and patterns over time, making them less realistic than static models. (True/False)
Decision analysis of a few alternatives can be performed using decision tables and decision trees. (True/False)
Decision analysis of a few alternatives can be performed using decision tables and decision trees. (True/False)
Optimization via mathematical programming always involves finding the best solution in one step using a formula. (True/False)
Optimization via mathematical programming always involves finding the best solution in one step using a formula. (True/False)
Heuristic programming aims to find a good enough solution by following strict, predefined rules. (True/False)
Heuristic programming aims to find a good enough solution by following strict, predefined rules. (True/False)
DuPont simulates the Rail Transportation System to increase revenue by incurring capital expenses. (True/False)
DuPont simulates the Rail Transportation System to increase revenue by incurring capital expenses. (True/False)
Fiat and Pillowtex focus on operational efficiency using MSS modeling. (True/False)
Fiat and Pillowtex focus on operational efficiency using MSS modeling. (True/False)
Multiple models in a MSS can each represent a different part of the decision-making problem. (True/False)
Multiple models in a MSS can each represent a different part of the decision-making problem. (True/False)
Static analysis evaluates scenarios that change over time and are time-dependent. (True/False)
Static analysis evaluates scenarios that change over time and are time-dependent. (True/False)
MSS modeling leads to increased cost but reduced revenue. (True/False)
MSS modeling leads to increased cost but reduced revenue. (True/False)
What is the primary purpose of influence diagrams in MSS modeling?
What is the primary purpose of influence diagrams in MSS modeling?
What type of analysis evaluates scenarios that change over time and represents trends and patterns?
What type of analysis evaluates scenarios that change over time and represents trends and patterns?
What category of models aims to find the best solution from a small number of alternatives?
What category of models aims to find the best solution from a small number of alternatives?
Which type of models aims to find the best solution in one step using a formula?
Which type of models aims to find the best solution in one step using a formula?
What is the purpose of treating certainty, uncertainty, and risk in modeling for MSS?
What is the purpose of treating certainty, uncertainty, and risk in modeling for MSS?
What is the goal of goal-seeking analysis?
What is the goal of goal-seeking analysis?
What is the key element in most MSS as mentioned in the text?
What is the key element in most MSS as mentioned in the text?
In heuristic programming, what is the purpose of cuts in the search space?
In heuristic programming, what is the purpose of cuts in the search space?
What technique aims to find a good enough solution using 'commonsense' rules?
What technique aims to find a good enough solution using 'commonsense' rules?
When is heuristic programming used?
When is heuristic programming used?
What is the primary objective of static analysis as described in the text?
What is the primary objective of static analysis as described in the text?
What is the traveling salesman problem?
What is the traveling salesman problem?
'DecisionPro' by Vanguard Software Co. supports which type of graphical representation for MSS models?
'DecisionPro' by Vanguard Software Co. supports which type of graphical representation for MSS models?
What are the major characteristics of simulation?
What are the major characteristics of simulation?
Which company uses several DSS models collectively to support strategic decisions as mentioned in the text?
Which company uses several DSS models collectively to support strategic decisions as mentioned in the text?
What are the advantages of simulation?
What are the advantages of simulation?
What represents one of the limitations of simulation?
What represents one of the limitations of simulation?
What is the main focus of Chapter 4 in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
What is the main focus of Chapter 4 in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
What is the purpose of treating certainty, uncertainty, and risk in modeling for MSS?
What is the purpose of treating certainty, uncertainty, and risk in modeling for MSS?
What represents scenarios that change over time and is more realistic than static models?
What represents scenarios that change over time and is more realistic than static models?
What does the opening vignette in Chapter 4 focus on?
What does the opening vignette in Chapter 4 focus on?
What is one of the well-known model classes described in Chapter 4?
What is one of the well-known model classes described in Chapter 4?
Which type of analysis does Chapter 4 describe in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
Which type of analysis does Chapter 4 describe in the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems book?
What aims to find a good enough solution by experimenting with a dynamic model of the system?
What aims to find a good enough solution by experimenting with a dynamic model of the system?
What represents the key element in most MSS?
What represents the key element in most MSS?
Fiat and Pillowtex focus on operational efficiency using MSS modeling. (True/False)
Fiat and Pillowtex focus on operational efficiency using MSS modeling. (True/False)
Spreadsheets cannot be used for MSS modeling and solution as described in Chapter 4. (True/False)
Spreadsheets cannot be used for MSS modeling and solution as described in Chapter 4. (True/False)
What is the main advantage of using a spreadsheet for modeling in MSS?
What is the main advantage of using a spreadsheet for modeling in MSS?
What is the primary feature of a dynamic model in MSS?
What is the primary feature of a dynamic model in MSS?
What is the purpose of decision tables in MSS modeling?
What is the purpose of decision tables in MSS modeling?
What does the 'optimistic approach' aim to achieve in decision analysis?
What does the 'optimistic approach' aim to achieve in decision analysis?
Which method is used to solve managerial problems involving resource allocation in MSS?
Which method is used to solve managerial problems involving resource allocation in MSS?
What are the characteristics of a linear programming (LP) problem?
What are the characteristics of a linear programming (LP) problem?
How are linear programming steps represented in the model?
How are linear programming steps represented in the model?
What is the objective of the Product-Mix Linear Programming Model?
What is the objective of the Product-Mix Linear Programming Model?
What does the 'Pessimistic approach' aim to achieve in decision analysis?
What does the 'Pessimistic approach' aim to achieve in decision analysis?
Flashcards
MSS Modeling
MSS Modeling
A process of building representations of business situations to support decision-making.
Sensitivity Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis
A technique for evaluating how changes in inputs impact model outcomes.
What-If Analysis
What-If Analysis
Examining different scenarios by varying input values.
Goal-Seeking Analysis
Goal-Seeking Analysis
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Optimization
Optimization
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Simulation
Simulation
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Heuristics
Heuristics
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Linear Programming
Linear Programming
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Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic Analysis
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Static Analysis
Static Analysis
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Decision Tables
Decision Tables
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Decision Trees
Decision Trees
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Optimization via Algorithm
Optimization via Algorithm
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Optimization via Analytic Formula
Optimization via Analytic Formula
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Influence Diagrams
Influence Diagrams
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