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What is the role of feedback in the decision-making process?
What is the role of feedback in the decision-making process?
Which approach is more likely used when a problem is simple and familiar?
Which approach is more likely used when a problem is simple and familiar?
What is the first step in the rational decision-making process as defined by David H. Holt?
What is the first step in the rational decision-making process as defined by David H. Holt?
In the context of decision-making, what is meant by the term 'actual situation'?
In the context of decision-making, what is meant by the term 'actual situation'?
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What does control refer to in the context of decision-making?
What does control refer to in the context of decision-making?
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Why is the analysis of the environment crucial in the decision-making process?
Why is the analysis of the environment crucial in the decision-making process?
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When evaluating alternatives using quantitative methods, which of the following is a technique mentioned?
When evaluating alternatives using quantitative methods, which of the following is a technique mentioned?
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Which of the following is not considered a management function where decision-making occurs?
Which of the following is not considered a management function where decision-making occurs?
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What must be prioritized in order to implement a decision effectively?
What must be prioritized in order to implement a decision effectively?
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Which level of management is least likely to be involved in strategic decision making?
Which level of management is least likely to be involved in strategic decision making?
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In decision-making, what is a key characteristic of the quantitative evaluation approach?
In decision-making, what is a key characteristic of the quantitative evaluation approach?
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Which model is specifically used to minimize the total yearly cost of inventory management?
Which model is specifically used to minimize the total yearly cost of inventory management?
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According to the definition provided, decision-making is primarily about:
According to the definition provided, decision-making is primarily about:
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What is considered one of the key signals that a problem exists?
What is considered one of the key signals that a problem exists?
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What is a common situation when qualitative evaluation is preferred?
What is a common situation when qualitative evaluation is preferred?
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What does the term 'internal limitations' refer to in the context of environmental analysis?
What does the term 'internal limitations' refer to in the context of environmental analysis?
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What does the internal environment of an organization refer to?
What does the internal environment of an organization refer to?
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Which step follows after determining the viability of alternative solutions?
Which step follows after determining the viability of alternative solutions?
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What is the primary purpose of the back order inventory model?
What is the primary purpose of the back order inventory model?
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What is the final step in the decision-making process outlined?
What is the final step in the decision-making process outlined?
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In queueing theory, what does the model primarily aim to minimize?
In queueing theory, what does the model primarily aim to minimize?
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What is essential for making a choice among alternatives?
What is essential for making a choice among alternatives?
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Which of these is NOT a factor in evaluating alternatives?
Which of these is NOT a factor in evaluating alternatives?
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Which network model employs three time estimates for each activity?
Which network model employs three time estimates for each activity?
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What is the main function of forecasting in engineering management?
What is the main function of forecasting in engineering management?
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What may external limitations include?
What may external limitations include?
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Why is it important to evaluate alternatives before making a choice?
Why is it important to evaluate alternatives before making a choice?
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What distinguishes simple regression from multiple regression?
What distinguishes simple regression from multiple regression?
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What does the Critical Path Method (CPM) utilize for scheduling activities?
What does the Critical Path Method (CPM) utilize for scheduling activities?
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Which of the following components affects decision-making within an organization?
Which of the following components affects decision-making within an organization?
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Which aspect of queueing theory is particularly relevant to computer systems?
Which aspect of queueing theory is particularly relevant to computer systems?
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What type of inventory model is designed to utilize quantity discounts offered by suppliers?
What type of inventory model is designed to utilize quantity discounts offered by suppliers?
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What is the primary purpose of simulation in decision making?
What is the primary purpose of simulation in decision making?
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Which technique is primarily used when constraints limit supply and demand?
Which technique is primarily used when constraints limit supply and demand?
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What is one key advantage of using sampling theory in research?
What is one key advantage of using sampling theory in research?
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In statistical decision theory, what does the Bayes criterion help to determine?
In statistical decision theory, what does the Bayes criterion help to determine?
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What does simulation fail to provide in decision-making processes?
What does simulation fail to provide in decision-making processes?
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Why is it important for stakeholders involved in implementation to understand the solution?
Why is it important for stakeholders involved in implementation to understand the solution?
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What role does Bayesian analysis play in decision-making?
What role does Bayesian analysis play in decision-making?
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What defines the constraints in linear programming?
What defines the constraints in linear programming?
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Study Notes
Module 1: Decision Making
- Decision-making is a management responsibility, involving identifying and choosing alternative courses of action appropriate to a situation.
- Engineering managers must adapt procedures to determine the best available option.
- Decisions happen at multiple management levels (top, middle, lower) and across various management functions (planning, organization, directing/leading, control). Decision-making is the core of all management functions.
Rational Decision-Making Process
- Diagnose the problem: Identify the problem. Recognizing the difference between the desired situation and the actual situation defines the problem.
- Analyze the environment: Understanding the constraints (internal and external) impacting the organization is vital. Internal limitations include limited funds, training, or facilities. External limitations include patents controlled by other organizations, limited markets, or zoning regulations.
- Develop viable alternatives: Define possible solutions to the problem and measure their viability. Alternatives that are not viable are removed from consideration.
- Evaluate alternatives: Evaluate each alternative based on factors like its value, cost, and risk characteristics.
- Make a choice: Select the best alternative.
- Implement the decision: Execute the chosen option to achieve organizational objectives.
- Evaluate and adapt outcomes: Continuously monitor the implementation to ensure results match expectations and adapt adjustments as needed. Feedback and control mechanisms are crucial to success.
Qualitative Approach
- A subjective evaluation process, relying on intuition and judgment.
- Used when problems are simple, familiar, or if immediate decisions are required.
Quantitative Approaches
- Qualitative techniques for evaluating solutions objectively:
- Inventory Models:
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ): Determine optimal order quantities to minimize total costs (ordering and holding).
- Production Order Quantity Model: EOQ applied to production orders.
- Back Order Inventory Model: Accounting for planned shortages.
- Quantity Discount Model: Utilize quantity discounts offered by suppliers.
- Queuing Theory: Determine optimal service units to minimize customer waiting times.
- Network Models: PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) and CPM (Critical Path Method) used to manage complex projects and allocate resources effectively.
- Forecasting: Predicting future events (e.g., demand in manufacturing), based on historical data.
- Regression Analysis: Modeling the association between variables to predict future outcomes.
- Simulation: Building mathematical models of a system for analysis.
- Linear Programming: Optimizing solutions while adhering to constraints (e.g. production limitations, supply).
- Sampling Theory: Statistical modeling of populations based on samples to analyze quality control and research.
- Statistical Decision Theory: Using probabilities to determine optimal decision strategies in situations with incomplete information.
Problem Solving Approaches
- Qualitative Evaluation: Useful with simple and familiar problems.
- Quantitative Evaluation: Utilizes objective techniques like those described above for more complex problems and analysis
Assignment
- Decision-Making: Focuses on the identification of decision-making processes (ignoring problems, etc.) and importance of understanding and support for the implemeantation of decisions
- Problem Solving: Discusses different appropriate approaches to solving problems.
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This quiz focuses on the principles of decision-making within management contexts, emphasizing the rational decision-making process. Participants will explore the steps involved in diagnosing problems and analyzing environmental factors that affect choices in various management levels.
