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Decision Science
C/C/342. Use of information systems for business intelligence, decision support and CRM
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- 2300
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the use of business information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) exploring the functions and capabilities of business intelligence (BI) systems, decision support system (DSS), and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Applications of business IT are examined using a case study of HYDAUL Holding Company.
KEYWORDS: information systems, business intelligence, decision support systems, DSS, CRM, customer relationship management,
C/F/1231. Managerial decision making: quantitative methods
- WORDS:
- 3300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines quantitative techniques used to make managerial decisions related to sales forecasts, development of distribution and delivery schedules and the purchasing of new machinery. Differences between sold product ranges and the profits made in various parts of the country are explained, the methods of investment appraisal are described.
KEYWORDS: Managerial decision, quantitative methods, forecast, investment appraisal,
C/C/273. Use of decision support systems in dealing with outbreaks of MRSA at hospital trust
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the application of decision support systems (DSS) offering a case study of a hospital trust faced with the problem of controlling outbreaks of MRSA infections in the hospital. Hospital needs related to the problem are identified, integrated decision making support systems that can be help in dealing with the problem are described highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
KEYWORDS: decision support systems, DSS, outbreaks of MRSA, hospital trust,
C/C/221. The rationality of the rational choice theory (RCT)
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper looks at rational choice theory (RCT) and discusses the limitations of the theory. The paper begins by defining the theory, giving deep analysis in the explanation, and explains how the theory functions in different situations. The practical application of RCH is evaluated, focusing on aspects like suicide, addiction, and racial profiling. The paper concludes with a summary of RC, discussing how rational it really is.
KEYWORDS: Rational choice theory, RCT, suicide, addiction, racial profiling.,
C/C/197. Research into house screening as prevention of malaria in Gambia
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the measures of malaria control in Gambia discussing the introduction of a house screening programme aimed to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes into houses. The methodology of the intervention is described, the issues related to its implementation are addressed using the methods of decision making, medical evidence, sensitivity analysis, etc. The need for research into health care planning is highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Gambia, malaria control, house screening, sensitivity analysis, decision tree,
C/C/160. Quantitative Methods and Linear Programming: solutions to problems
- WORDS:
- 1450
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper presents solutions to the problems of project management using quantitative methods for making maximax and minimin decisions, minimax regret decision, equally likely decisions, and realism decisions. Inventory analysis and critical path analysis is used to calculate the mean and the variance for various activities, to compute inventory costs, etc.
KEYWORDS: quantitative methods, project management, decision making, inventory analysis, critical path analysis,
C/C/156. Public choice theory and rational decision making
- WORDS:
- 2900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the process of rational decision making arguing whether we make decisions based on preferences, and illustrating how rational choice theory relates to public choices. Examples are drawn from economics, politics and psychology applying qualitative analysis and the methods of decision making science.
KEYWORDS: Rational choice theory, public choice, decision making,
S/C/105. Real Options and Decision Making: Case Study of Easy Rent Investment Decision
- WORDS:
- 1700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the use of real options for capital budgeting in corporate finance. A case study of the US car renting company Easy Rent is conducted from the perspective of their investment options. The methods of computing the value of the option are discussed including decision tree analysis (DTA), sensitivity analysis, etc. Conclusions are made about the real option for the Easy Rent investment.
KEYWORDS: Real option, investment decision, Easy Rent,
S/C/104. Analysis of Problematic Situation in Mental Health Trust Using Soft System Methodology (SSM)
- WORDS:
- 1700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the programmes and initiatives aimed to improve physical well-being of individuals with severe mental illness discussing the activities of the Mental Health NHS Trust in Kent and Medway. The nursing problems facing the Trust are highlighted, the implementation of a well being support programme by the Trust is discussed using the Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) analysis. Conclusions are made about the efficiency of the Well Being Programme, the difficulties related to its management, and the ways to address these difficulties.
KEYWORDS: Mental Health NHS Trust, Soft System Methodology, SSM, nursing problems, well being programme,
C/C/133. Theory of Decision Support Systems
- WORDS:
- 7600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 79.99 GBP
The paper looks at the importance of decision making at the executive level of the organization and the need for having an automated Decision Support Systems (DSS) built to specific organizational requirements. The background, generic architecture, and types of available DSS are reviewed analysing their impact on the organization and addressing the issues of their implementation. The paper uses interview based methods of data collection and analysis. Ethical considerations related to the research methodology are presented.
KEYWORDS: Decision Support Systems, DSS, architecture,
C/F/473. Financial Analysis of options for decision making
- WORDS:
- 1200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines a number of scenarios related to decision making by a company that manufactures toxic products, and discussing the options of external outsourcing, internal production, repair of containers, etc. Financial estimation of each option is p
KEYWORDS: financial analysis, cost analysis, scenarios- based decision making, outsourcing, toxi,
C/F/484. Financial Analysis of options for decision making
- WORDS:
- 1200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines a number of scenarios related to decision making by a company that manufactures toxic products, and discussing the options of external outsourcing, internal production, repair of containers, etc. Financial estimation of each option is presented. The paper has no reference list.
KEYWORDS: Financial analysis, cost analysis, scenarios- based decision making, outsourcing, toxi,
C/C/68. Statistical analysis for decision making
- WORDS:
- 800
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper presents statistical analysis of two situations, developing a linear program to calculate the profit generated by employees working in shifts, and estimating which decision should be taken under uncertainty.
KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, decision making, linear program, uncertainty,
C/C/69. Calculations of optimal decision strategy
- WORDS:
- 980
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper reports on the calculations to identify optimum decision strategy for an airline company faced with the alternative choice of actions, for a sandwich bar's best location , and for a manufacturing firm choice of solution for the production of their liquid products.
KEYWORDS: Optimal, decision strategy,
C/M/994. Decision Making Techniques
- WORDS:
- 1100
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the theory of decision making applying decision making techniques to a scenario where the trustees must choose whether to keep their land as a parking zone, to develop it by themselves, or to sell it for commercial development. Each of the options is considered, the influence diagram is drawn, the outcomes are calculated, advice is given about the optimal decision.
KEYWORDS: decision, techniques,
P/C/54. What caused the explosion of the Challenger?
- WORDS:
- 5000
- DATE:
- 2004
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper seeks to explain the reasons for the explosion of the NASA Challenger in January 1986 classifying them into several groups. The groups are identified according to the cause of the problem highlighting the issues of scientific, managerial, psychological and organisational character. The paper concludes that all these elements taken together generated the problems that caused the tragedy.
KEYWORDS: caused, explosion, challenger,
P/C/65. DSS and decision making
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2004
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the applications of DSS, a computer-based interactive system facilitating the process of decision-making. An overview of the historical background and the research areas in DSS development is given. The main components of DSS systems are described covering the phases of DSS application design and highlighting the factors to consider in creating DSS application. The impact of DSS applications on decision makers is discussed.
P/M/451. Assessing reliability
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2003
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper offers a review of literature on the essence and functions of reliability engineering applying it to the assessment of a products life cycle cost (LCC). The use of graphs showing wear-out of the product and failure mechanisms is discussed.
KEYWORDS: assessing, reliability,
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