Describe the Systems Viewpoint and Provide Examples of Each of the Four

question 60

Essay

Describe the systems viewpoint and provide examples of each of the four associated parts using a real or fictitious company.

Describe the rational model of decision making and its importance.

Explain how organizations can facilitate creative decision making.

Identify the impact of culture on decision-making processes.

Explain why escalation of commitment occurs in decision making.

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Definitions:

Input Device

A hardware or component that allows information to be provided to a computer or machine, such as a keyboard, mouse, or sensor.

Output Device

An apparatus that converts electrical signals into physical actions or representations, such as actuators, motors, or displays.

Actual Scan Time

The real time taken for a PLC to complete one cycle of reading inputs, executing the program, and updating outputs.

PLC's Memory

The storage area in a Programmable Logic Controller where data, instructions, and system information are kept for processing and control tasks.