Course: Apply a systems approach to decision making

1) How would one define analytical skills? (3)

2) What are examples of good analytical skills? (5)

3) List at least 3 stages of solving a problem (6)

4) Name the helpful hints that can be useful in identifying stakeholders (6)

5) Describe the process of prioritising your stakeholders? (6)

6) Explain the system analysis (5)

7) Give an explanation on key steps in decision making (5)

8) Why do we need different communication methods? (6)

9) What are Decision Support Systems? (6)

Task 1.: Provide 5 interview questions that one could be asked to determine his/her analytical skills (5)

Task 2.: Give a detailed description of the fundamental steps that should to be taken when faced with a problem (6)

Task 3.: Describe how stakeholders may be involved in decision making process? (6)

Task 4.: Explain the key steps to be followed in stakeholder analysis (6)

Task 5: Explain in detail what is involved in effectiveness analysis (6)

Task 6: Name and discuss the three types of communication (6)

Task 7.: With reference to your organisation select the most commonly used types of communication and explain why you consider them common and most effective types of communication (10)

Task 8.: Discuss the factors that your organisation consider when choosing the right method of communication. (6)