Decisions Essays

Evidence-based practice, evidence-based medicine, evidence-based nursing and evidence-informed decision-making began with Florence Nightingale in the 1850s during the Crimean War. She noted a connection between poor sanitary conditions in the hospital and rising death rates among wounded soldiers (Bite-Sized History of Mathematical Resources, n.d.). “It is Nightingale who developed the …

When someone is asked about coffee two places come to mind: Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. Both organizations have made a tremendous impact in the industry and are recognized for their own specialties. On one hand, Starbucks has a brand name that is associated with quality coffee and excellent customer service, …

1. This case starts out in a lab that is located in a building that is operated by Crescordia. Crescordia is a company that makes a range of products such as artificial hips and scalps but also is one of the few companies that sell fixation devices. At the beginning …

As the CEO of an organization, one must make large-scale decisions on a regular basis in order to promote company growth, keep the employees happy, and achieve success. In this simulation assignment I was the CEO of Spectrum Sunglass Company, a company that provides its customers with high quality sunglasses. …

Wine making is a process dependent upon many different variables. A lot of decisions are made which can affect the overall quality of the wine being produced. It is important that each decision is made to optimize the overall quality of the wine, thus optimizing the market price. In 1976, …

1. The center of gravity for the population of the country is C (4.49, 7.83) with: Explanation: The location of X = 4.49 and Y = 7.83 is the optimal location determined by quantitative factor that use to find appropriate location for the stadium with highest customer demand. The method …

In some way or another, all firms use teams in order to complete tasks that need collaboration between individuals. Brickley, Smith & Zimmerman (2009), note that “teams are formed because they are more successful at assembling specialized knowledge for decision making than are alternative methods that might be used to …

Matrix Organizational Structure: Advantages, Disadvantages & Examples A matrix organizational structure is one of the most complicated reporting structures a company can implement. Read on to learn why a company might implement a matrix structure, and the advantages and disadvantages for both company and staff. A matrix organizational structure is …

Mr. Z is a visiting professor of biophysics at a large university medical center. The Z family came to the United States two years ago and will be in this country for five years. Family members include the doctor; his wife, Mrs. Z; their two children, who are four and …