Saudi Electronic University Complex Managerial Decision Problems Case Study

Learning Goal: I’m working on a management question and need a reference to help me learn.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

Aligned(PLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Question

MGT.K.1

(1.1)

Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems.

Question- 1 

MGT.K.3

(1.2)

Explain simple decision models and management science ideas that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight about large spectrum of managerial problems.

Question- 2, 3

MGT.S.1

(2.1)

Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems.

Question-4

MGT.V.1

(3.1)

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, Norhana Mohd Aripin, RafiuddinMohdYunus.

Date: August 18, 2019

Assignment Questions: (Marks- 15)

Read the above case study and answer the following Questions: 

1. Discuss the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) that can assist decision-makers and continuous improvement managers. (250-300 words) 3 Marks

2. What is the importance of employee involvement in process of continuous improvement to be successful in manufacturing companies? (250-300 words) 3Marks

3. Explain thepurpose of this study and how it is helpful for automotivemanufacturing Companies? (250-300 words) 3 Marks

4. Discussfour criteria that are the most important and needed to be considered when considering which material to use in the fabrication process. (250-300 words) 3Marks

5. What is your opinion about this study and how it is related to the learning in course and beneficial for you? (250-300 words) 3 Marks