with situations that need critical analysis‚ compilation of raw data‚ circulation of precise documents and effective utilization of computer systems. Frito Lay is an example of a company who implemented various decision support systems (DSS) into their business model. A DSS is a “highly flexible and interactive IT system that is designed to support decision making when the problem is not structured.” (Haag‚ Cummins p.162) Managers require information to guide their organization in the right direction
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Mini Case - The MBA Decision 1. How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? Ben’s age is a very important factor which can affect his decision to get an MBA degree. Firstly‚ Ben is now 28 years old and expects to work for 40 more years. So he has an expected work life of 68 years. So the earlier he gets an MBA‚ the better for him. For example: probably it won’t benefit him much if he decided to get an MBA at the age of 60. No one would hire him as an investment banker even if
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ECO 527 | The MBA Decision | Case 1 | Group 4 | | | | 1. How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? We assume that both MBA program start at the beginning of the year‚ now is the beginning of the year at his age of 28 and he can enroll both program now. The following summary table shows the information he can use to make the decision. Option | Dewey and Louis | Ritter College ‚Wilton Univ (2 year program) | Mount Perry College (1 year program) | Tuition
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Preparation Resources Module 9: Information systems and decision support systems Overview This module looks at information systems in the context of business management‚ and explores the key aspects of the various types of decision support systems. It begins with an introduction to the three types of management decision support systems — management information systems (MIS) (operational)‚ decision support systems (DSS) (tactical)‚ and executive support systems (ESS) (strategic). The functions of managers
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APPLICATION OF DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM There are intellectual possessory of creating such systems in any knowledge domain. Good example is the clinical decision support system for medical diagnosis. A bank loan officer verifying the credit of a loan collector or an engineering firm that has declaration and the want to be competitive with their cost. DSS is is commonly used in business and management. Executive dashboard and other business performance software allow quick decision making‚ assimilation
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The MBA Decision Ben Gates graduated from college six years ago with a finance undergraduate degree. Since Graduation‚ he has been employed in the finance department at East Coast Yachts. Although he is satisfied with his current job‚ his goal I to become an investment banker. He feels that an MBA degree would allow him to achieve this goal. After examining schools‚ he has narrowed his choice to either Wilton University or Mount Perry College. Although internships are encouraged by both schools‚
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The MBA Decision Getting an MBA is one of these decisions that people at one point thought of as a level of education only few are able to attain. In time that perspective has changed and in recent calculations the number of MBA graduates has increased by 250% (Articlesbase‚ 2006). In the closing case‚ we address the questions below to help Ben with his MBA decision. Question 1 How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? Time plays a huge factor in Ben’s decision to get his MBA and to
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8 | The MBA Decision - A Case Study | | Question 1 Ben Bates is 28 years old and expects to work for another 40 years. This tells us that he would retire at the age of 68. However‚ if Ben decides to enroll in an MBA program‚ the following things would happen * He would incur a cost for his higher education (for two years at Wilton University and for one year at Mount Perry College) * He would not receive a salary during the time that he is enrolled in his MBA program‚
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1. How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? This document is the property of Management Development Institute‚ Gurgaon. Ben passed out from college six years ago with a finance undergraduate degree. He is 28 years of age and his goal I to become an investment banker. Ben’s age can affect his decision to get an MBA due to the following reasons: o His age determines the time period wherein he can be productively employed. The time window available to Ben keeps on reducing with age
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0 15000 12000 Health Insurance 0 3000 3000 Room and Board 0 $2000 $2000 Discount rate 6.5% 1. How does Ben’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? a. Ben’s current age is a key factor in his decision making process. If he starts a program now‚ he will be in his early thirties when his finishes‚ since it usually takes about two years to complete an MBA program. If he begins the program later in his professional career‚ he might have a harder time with the material. It is more likely
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