Assignment 2 -Spreadsheet Decision Modeling
Assignment 2
MGT425-Spreadsheet Decision Modeling
Deadline: 23/3/2021
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
1- All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
2- Zero plagiarism
3- Avoid misspellings and grammar.
4- Citing of references is also necessary.
5- Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
6- All students are encouraged to use their own word
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
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PLO |
Course Learning Outcome (CLO) |
Question |
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2.2 |
Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision model to use for specific problems. |
Question 1 |
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2.5 |
Ability to find some structured way of dealing with complex managerial decision problems |
Question 2 |
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4.1 |
Employ decision analysis for organizational effectiveness related to decision making, problem solving and general operational performance effectiveness |
Question 3
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Assignment Instructions:
· Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
· On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
· From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
· In the Search Bar of EBSCO find the following article:
Title: “An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach in Decision-Making for Material Selection in an Automotive Company: A Case Study”
Author: Cheng Jack Kie, Ahmed Khalif Hassan, Norhana Mohd Aripin, Rafiuddin Mohd Yunus.
Date: August 18, 2019
Assignment Questions: (Marks 05)
Read the above study titled as “An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach in Decision-Making for Material Selection in an Automotive Company: A Case Study” by Cheng Jack Kie, Ahmed Khalif Hassan, Norhana Mohd Aripin, Rafiuddin Mohd Yunus, and answer the following Questions:
1. Explain the decision-making approach discussed in this study (400 words)
2 Marks
2. What is the main purpose of this study and how it is helpful for Automotive Company? (300 words) 1.5 Marks
3. What are your observations about this study and how it is related to the learning in course and beneficial for you? (300 words) 1.5 Marks