Homework
Learning Outcomes:
o Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems.
o Explain simple decision models and management science ideas that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight about large spectrum of managerial problems.
o Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems.
o Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled using spreadsheet modeling and decision analysis.
Instructions:
o Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University's website
o On first page of SDL, choose "English Databases"
o From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
o 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" by Cheng Jack Kie, Ahmed Khalif Hassan, NorhanaMohdAripin, RafiuddinMohdYunus.
Task
Read the above article and answer the following Questions:
o Describe the objective of this case study according to your understanding (150-200 Words)
o What is the importance of material selection in manufacturing companies(150-200 Words)
o What is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) that can be used in decision making process in manufacturing companies(150-200 Words)
o What are the important steps you suggest for the decision-maker in order to make a good decision (150-200 Words)
o How this study is helpfulfor you in understanding the decision making process about material selection in manufacturing companies? (150-200 words)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.