Every Summer, University Administrators Attempt to Estimate How Many Students

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Essay

Every summer, university administrators attempt to estimate how many students will show up in the fall. When August arrives, they hire part-time instructors and reassign faculty to teach the courses students want. In the spring, administrators often go on a retreat to consider how to do things differently next year. What phase of the strategic planning process do they engage in during each of the three seasons (summer, fall, and spring)?

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Definitions:

Multi-attribute Models

Multi-attribute Models are theories that evaluate how consumers make decisions based on the combination of various attributes of a product or service, including factors like quality, price, and features.

Strategic Application

The process of applying strategies systematically to achieve long-term objectives, often involving analyzing resources, competitors, and market conditions.

Product Feature

A characteristic or attribute of a product that is intended to enhance its desirability or functionality.

Social Judgement Theory

A psychological theory proposing that people compare incoming information against their existing attitudes on an issue, which influences the acceptance, rejection, or neutrality towards the message.