Business Decision Making Chapter1: Identifying and Defining Problems Preface

Preface - Business Decision Making - ثاني ثانوي

Part 1

Chapter1: Identifying and Defining Problems

Foreword

Preface

1: Understanding Problem Solving

2: Analyzing Problems

3: Developing Effective Problem Statements

4: Identifying and Managing Risks

Technology @ Work: Crowdsourcing

Extra Practice

Chapter2: Solving the Problem

1: Gathering and Analyzing Data

2: Developing Alternatives

3: Evaluating Options

4: Implementing the Solution

5: Monitoring and Managing the Solution

6: Verifying the Solution

Technology @ Work: Mashups

Extra Practice

Chapter3: Thinking Critically

1: Understanding Critical Thinking

2: Overcoming Obstacles to Critical Thinking

3: Becoming a Critical Thinker

Technology @ Work: Electronic Books

Extra Practice

Chapter4: Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

1: Understanding Group Dynamics

2: Evolving from a Group to a Team

3: Using Divergent Thinking

4: Using Convergent Thinking

5: Reaching Closure

6: Building Sustainable Agreements

Technology @ Work: Online Scheduling Tools

Extra Practice

Chapter5: Decision Support Tools

1: Understanding Decision Support Systems

2: Modeling Decisions Quantitatively

3: Describing Data Objectively

4: Weighing Factors

5: Creating Decision Trees

6: Using Graphics to Display Data

Technology @ Work: Spreadsheet Tools

Extra Practice

Part 2

Chapter 6: Decision-Making Processes in Organizations

1: Working within an Organization

2: Working with Problem Owners and Stakeholders in an Organization

3: Solving Organizational Problems: Adaptive Techniques

4: Investigating and Determining Organizational Problems: Root-Cause Analysis

5: Developing Ethical Solutions in Organizations

Technology @ Work: Using Technology in an Organization

Extra Practice

Chapter 7: Managing Teams to Support Decisions in Organizations

1: Successful Teams in Organizations

2: Managing Team Conflict

3: Negotiation

Technology @ Work: Miro: The Visual Collaboration Platform for Teams

Technology @ Work: Internet Monitoring

Extra Practice

Chapter 8: Organizational Communication and Decision Making

1: Organizational Communication

2: Communicating Among People

3: Workplace Communication

4: Understand the Role of Effective Meetings

5: Writing Professional Reports and Proposals

Technology @ Work: Online Collaboration Tools

Technology @ Work: Online Meetings

Technology @ Work: Presentation Software

Technology @ Work: Social Networking Groups

Extra Practice

Chapter 9: Using Data to Support the Decision-making Process

1: Understanding Data and Information

2: Following the Data Analysis Process

3: Collecting Data to Support Decision Making

4: Describing Data with Statistics (Part One)

5: Describing Data with Statistics (Part Two)

6: Working with Spreadsheets

Technology @ Work: Online Survey Tools

Extra Practice

Part 3

Chapter 10: Decision Support System Fundamentals

1: Spreadsheet-Based Decision Support Systems

2: Using Scenario Manager

3: Practicing with Scenario Manager

Extra Practice

Chapter 11: Using Microsoft Excel Solver

1: Using Solver

2: Practicing with Solver

Extra Practice

Chapter 12: The Car Production Project

Car Production Background

Creating a Spreadsheet for Decision Support

Car Production Deliverables

Chapter 13: The Ski Resort Project

Ski Resort Background

Creating a Spreadsheet for Decision Support

Ski Resort Deliverables

Chapter 14: The Electric Car Project

Electric Car Background

Creating a Spreadsheet for Decision Support

Electric Car Deliverables

Chapter 15: The Airline Project

Airline Background

Creating a Spreadsheet for Decision Support

Airline Deliverables

Glossary

Preface

Each lesson focuses on a single learning objective.

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Hands-on Activities

Real-world Advice and Examples

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Do’s & Don’ts tables present key tips for what to do and not do.

Definition Boxes

Lessons and Exercises

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The Car Production Project

Hard Skills

Project-based Learning

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Deliverables

Airline Deliverables

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What decisions have you made today?

What decisions will you have to make about going to university or college?

What decisions will you have to make about deciding on a career?

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Think back to an important decision you made, either recently or in the past, and answer the following questions: 1. What decision did you make?

What were the main factors that affected your decision?

What was the outcome of your decision? Would you make the same decision again? Explain your answer.

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Were there any solutions you overlooked? If so, what were they?

Were there any unforeseen outcomes? If so, what were they?

Did this decision have a positive or negative effect on you?