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,what is the estimated relative efficiency?

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Definitions:

Centralized

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Departmentalization

The process of dividing an organization into different departments or units based on functions, products, or geographical locations for efficiency.

Empowering

Giving employees the authority, resources, and opportunity to make decisions and contribute to the organization’s success..

Hierarchical Levels

Hierarchical levels refer to the layered structure within organizations where positions and functions are ranked according to levels of importance and authority, from the top management to the lowest operational levels.