ASSIGNMENT
| Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems. | Question- 2. | |
| 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- 1 |
| MGT.S.1
(2.1) |
Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems. | Question-3, 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: Towards “Cognitively Complex” Problem Solving: Six Models of Public Service Reforms (Case Study).
Author: Willy McCourt
Assignment Questions: (Marks 15)
Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
Question 1: What do you understand by the Cognitively Complex Problem-Solving method used in this case study/ (250-300 words) (3-Marks).
Question 2: Discuss the six models of problem-solving approach that are useful for public service reform (250-300 words). (3-Marks).
Question 3: What are the expected problems in public service reform, and suggest a suitable solution? (250-300 words) (3-Marks).
Question 4: Why capacity building is a distinctive feature of public administration at various organizations in many countries? (250-300 words) (3-Marks).
Question 5: What is your learning from this case study and how it is beneficial for you? (250-300 words) (3-Marks).
