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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-3 |
| MGT.S.1 (2.1) | Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems. | Question-2 |
| MGT.V.1 (3.1) | Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled using Spreadsheet Modeling and decision analysis. | Question-4 |
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: “Intuitive and Rational Cognition in the Theory and Practice of Management Sciences”
Author: Marcin Nowak, Joanna Ziomek
Date: March 26, 2019
Assignment Questions: (Marks 10)
Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
Question 1: Explain the role of rational and intuitive cognition in the theory and practice of management. (250-300 words) (2.5-Marks).
Question 2: Discuss that the decision-making process takes place in conditions of permanent uncertainty under the pressure of time. (250-300 words). (2.5-Marks).
Question 3: Discuss the inadequacy of the management theory in relation to problems faced by management practitioners in the decision-making process. (250-300 words) (2.5-Marks).
Question 4: Explain the various stages of problem-solving process with suitable examples. (250-300 words) (2.5-Marks).
