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Learning Outcomes:
No. | Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) | Question Number
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CLO1 | Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems. | Question 2 |
CLO2 | Explain simple decision models and management science ideas that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight about large spectrum of managerial problems. | Question 1 |
CLO3 | Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems. | Question 3, 4 |
CLO4 | Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled using spreadsheet modeling and decision analysis. | Question 5 |
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: (10-Marks)
Read the above article and answer the following Questions:
1. Describe the objective of this case study according to your understanding (150-200 Words)
2. What is the importance of material selection in manufacturing companies (150- 200 Words)
3. What is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) that can be used in decision making process in manufacturing companies (150-200 Words)
4. What are the important steps you suggest for the decision-maker in order to make a good decision (150-200 Words)
5. How this study is helpful for you in understanding the decision making process about material selection in manufacturing companies? (150-200 words)
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