MBA 503.01 – Data Analysis and Decision Making Spring 2013 M ondays & Wednesdays : 1 0 : 00 a .m. – 1 1 : 2 0 a .m. H arriman Hall Room 10 8 M . Shane Higuera ‚ Ed.D. E - Mail: s hane@ sbawebsite.net T elephone & T ext : (631) 8 07 - 7904 Goals of the Course This course is an introduction to data analysis and decision making in business. In your career‚ you will often face situations in which a clear understanding of statistical thinking and decisionmaking methodology will be essential
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Block 3 - Section 3 1. Clarify the concept of feedback on decision making? The idea of ’feedback’ emerged from the area of systems thinking & it useful way to consider both the role of information in decision-making & performance of an information system. • The role of decision maker is to gather information on the situation of interest & use it to compare the actual situation with what it desired as defined by the decision maker’s goals. • Feedback loop: Feed loop is sometimes
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Combinations of decentralized and centralized decision making within an organization related to its primary line of operations functions can be utilized. Important decisions should be reserved to department heads and the expertise of front line staff. Policy and operational decisions are reserved for city/county managers because of the need for accountability to elected officials and the community. Decentralization offers better coordination and conformity when decisions come from one point of the organization
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The Role of Perception in the Decision-Making ProcessWhat is perception? How can a person’s perception of others impact an organization’s behavior? What are the positive and negative effects of using perceptive shortcuts when judging others? How are decisions in real world organizations actually made? How can our perceptions shape ethical or moral decisions? These are the questions that will be attempted to be answered in this essay. According to Robbins‚ S. (2005) "Perception is a process by which
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Applying Clinical Decision Making In Adult Nursing Ahh2036-N This assignment will critically analyse and justify the decisions based around a fictitious patient using a clinical decision making framework highlighting its importance to nursing practice. The chosen model will demonstrate clinical decision making skills in the care planning process. The patient’s condition will be discussed in-depth explaining the pathophysiology‚ social‚ cultural and ethical issues where appropriate in the
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The importance of power and politics in organisation decision-making Report submitted by: Report received by: Date of submission: Paper title and number: Organisational Management 152-700 Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Discussion 3 2.1. Power and politics in decision-making 3 2.2. The distribution of power within organisation 4 2.3. Politics in an organisational setting 5 2.4. The challenges of politics in an organisation 6 2.5. Ethical concerns 7 2.6. Overcoming the dangers
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The biggest decisions of one’s life is ahead of them‚ from leaving their family for a better paid job or deciding what university to attend‚ however others morals and values will strongly influence this individual’s decision. Of Mice and Men is a novel written by John Steinbeck in which two migrant farmers dream of having a ranch of their own however leads to one of the farmer’s death due to the influence of decision making. In of Mice and men‚ Steinbeck suggests that although individuals can self
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Decision Making: Espoused versus Enacted Values No matter what type of organization it is there are always tough decisions to make. These decisions are based off of the companies preferred norms and values or the employees. In any case‚ a decision has to be made. Sometimes there is a battle to stick with an organizations preferred values and norms or go with the values and norms exhibited by the employees (p. 39). We will look at the movie 2012 and take a look at concepts that have been
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Decision Making Decision making is defined as a rational choice among alternatives. A decision is the result of making a judgment or reaching a conclusion. In order to perform their jobs well‚ managers must make good decision. The Decision Making Process/ The Rational Model of Decision Making There are different ways‚ or models‚ for thinking about decision making. Attempts to show how people should make a decision are called rational model of decision-making‚ it assume that decision makers apply
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Decision Making Model Analysis Paper Carlene Sterner University of Phoenix Online Lee Phares‚ Facilitator Decision Making Model Analysis Paper There are several different decision making models that one can choose from when deciding on a model to use for their business. Multivariable decision-making model. Decision-making is supported by many things‚ including models‚ analysis‚ and computer tools. The use of technology can help in making good decisions that are goal oriented and analytical
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