Analyzing the decision problem
- Review this week’s readings attached and links:
- Read the following case study attached: Using Exploratory Data Analysis to Improve the Fresh Foods Ordering Process in Retail Stores
- Create a 4 to 5 page report (approximately 1200 to 1500 words) that addresses the case study and includes the following:
- Define the problem presented in the case study and identify the expected outcome or any defined objectives.
- Explain how the problem was addressed, did you recogize any formal problem solving processes?
- Explain what formal decision making process you think they may have used in this cases study and decribe it.
- Identify the decisions made and if any alternative decisions were identified. If no alternatives were mentioned in the case study, then brainstorm a few alternative ideas you feel may have been appropriate.
- Evaluate the final solution, was it effective?
- Conclude your paper with your biggest take away related to the problem-solving processes. Can the same processes used be used in other situations? Explain.
- Include at least (4) in-text citations, (2) of which should be from external sources outside of course material and one of those external sources must be peer-reviewed (an academic, scholarly article). Your external sources might include other textbooks, articles, or peer-reviewed journals to support and validate your ideas. You are strongly encouraged to use the OLLUSA library when appropriate.
- APA formatting is required.
- Submit your completed assignment for your instructor’s evaluation.