Management Science and Decision-Making Quiz

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Which term is NOT synonymous with Management Science?

  • Business Analytics (correct)
  • Decision Science
  • Operations Research
  • Quantitative Analysis

Who is considered the founder of Management Science?

  • Frederick W. Taylor (correct)
  • Taylor, 2006
  • Anderson et al.
  • World War II

When did Management Science start to flourish in business and industry?

  • During the 20th century
  • During the 19th century
  • During the Great Depression
  • During World War II (correct)

What is one of the methodological developments that contributed to the flourishing of Management Science?

<p>Simplex Method for solving linear programming problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Management Science?

<p>Using quantitative approaches to decision making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Management Science Basics

  • Operational Research is synonymous with Management Science
  • Not synonymous with Management Science: Operations Management
  • Founder of Management Science: Frederick W. Taylor
  • Management Science started to flourish in business and industry: Post-WWII period
  • Methodological development that contributed to flourishing: Development of linear programming
  • Main focus of Management Science: Using analytical methods to make better decisions in organizations

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