A(n) ____________ Helps People Make Decisions by Directly Manipulating Data

question 28

Short Answer

A(n) ____________ helps people make decisions by directly manipulating data, accessing data from external sources, generating statistical projections, and creating data models of various scenarios.​

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Definitions:

Maintenance Schedules

Predefined plans for performing maintenance activities on equipment, facilities, or software to ensure their optimal performance and to prevent failures.

Scientific Management Era

A period in management history focused on improving labor productivity through scientific methods, attributed to Frederick W. Taylor in the early 20th century.

Frank Gilbreth

An early 20th-century engineer and efficiency expert known for his work in time and motion study and contributions to industrial engineering.

W. Edwards Deming

An American engineer, statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and management consultant known for his work in the field of quality management.