SCENARIO 11-8 An Important Factor in Selecting Database Software Is the Time

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SCENARIO 11-8
An important factor in selecting database software is the time required for a user to learn how to use the system.To evaluate three potential brands (A,B and C)of database software,a company designed a test involving five different employees.To reduce variability due to differences among employees,each of the five employees is trained on each of the three different brands.The amount of time (in hours)needed to learn each of the three different brands is given below:
Below is the Excel output for the randomized block design:

-Referring to Scenario 11-8,the among-block variation or SSBL is .

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Definitions:

Performance Standard

A defined benchmark or criteria used to measure and evaluate the effectiveness or success of a task, employee, or process.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation process by which employees' job performance is assessed, typically by their supervisor, against predefined criteria or objectives.

Career Development

The ongoing process of managing one's work experience and learning opportunities to advance professionally.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A referral service that employees can use to seek professional treatment for emotional problems or substance abuse.