Decision Making and Problem Solving

Course Description

The course introduces: decision making, problem solving, the use of quantitative methods in solving problems and making decisions and creativity and innovation in decision-making.

Course Aims

•  Introducing decision-making.
•  Solving problems and the alternatives available.
•  Using quantitative methods in solving problems and making decisions.
•  Introducing creativity and innovation in decision-making and problem-solving.
•  Introducing policy-making, methods, and models.
•  Introducing the stages of policy: identify the problem, criteria, and alternatives, decision-making.
•  Identifying obstacles in decision-making with a focus on developing countries.

Course Contents:

• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Case studies in the decision-making.
• Participation in decision-making.
• Quantitative methods in decision-making: linear programming.
• Quantitative methods in decision-making: Markov analysis, cost-benefit analysis.
• Obstacles facing decision-making with a focus on developing countries.
• Policy-making and models.
• Stages of policy: making problem identification, standards, alternatives and solutions.

Course ID: MGMT555