This report refers to the MBA course module “decision and information analysis” and is divided in three parts, depending on each given situation.
In doing so, the author refers to three different practical situations, all of them referring to different theories and techniques, namely (1) Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), (2) Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and (3) Alexandrian Pattern Analysis (APA) applied to Metcalfe’s law. All assumptions are stated and reasoned in the appendix.
This report aims to give an insight into how these theoretical methods can be applied to practical challenges, demonstrating a critical analysis of the respective issues.
For each situation, relevant theories are explained and applied to practice, prior to critically analysing and evaluating them. The author concludes with the findings on each of the three issues by the means of review and perspectives.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Main part
- Soft Systems Methodology (SSM): Challenges in fundraising at a Yorkshire not-for-profit charity society
- Theory and literature review
- Applying theory to practice
- Analysis and critical evaluation
- Findings
- Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP): Ranking of processes for a leading global investment bank
- Theory and literature review
- Applying theory to practice
- Analysis and critical evaluation
- Findings
- Alexandrian Pattern Analysis (APA): Development of a best practice process for procurement considering Metcalfe's Law
- Theory and literature review
- Applying theory to practice
- Analysis and critical evaluation
- Findings
- Soft Systems Methodology (SSM): Challenges in fundraising at a Yorkshire not-for-profit charity society
- Conclusion / Prospects
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to explore the practical applications of three decision-making methodologies - Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Alexandrian Pattern Analysis (APA) - within different business contexts. The report analyzes real-world challenges and evaluates the effectiveness of these methods in addressing them.
- Applying theoretical frameworks to practical situations
- Critical analysis of the chosen methodologies
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of these approaches in real-world scenarios
- Exploring the strengths and limitations of each methodology
- Drawing conclusions and offering perspectives on the applicability of these techniques
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the report's structure and objectives. It introduces the three decision-making methodologies (SSM, AHP, and APA) and outlines the report's focus on applying these methods to practical challenges.
- Soft Systems Methodology (SSM): Challenges in fundraising at a Yorkshire not-for-profit charity society: This chapter delves into the challenges faced by a Yorkshire charity in fundraising. It explores the application of SSM to analyze the problem and develop potential solutions. The chapter includes a review of the relevant theory and literature, a detailed analysis of the practical application, and an evaluation of the findings.
- Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP): Ranking of processes for a leading global investment bank: This chapter examines the use of AHP in prioritizing and ranking processes within a global investment bank. The chapter explores the theory behind AHP, its practical implementation in the bank's context, and a critical evaluation of the method's effectiveness. It concludes with a discussion of the findings.
- Alexandrian Pattern Analysis (APA): Development of a best practice process for procurement considering Metcalfe's Law: This chapter focuses on the development of a best practice procurement process within a company, considering the impact of Metcalfe's Law. It examines the theory of APA and its application to the procurement context. The chapter analyzes the method's implementation and evaluates its effectiveness in addressing the challenges associated with Metcalfe's Law.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on the application of decision-making methodologies, including Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Alexandrian Pattern Analysis (APA) to real-world challenges in various business contexts. The report explores the strengths and limitations of these techniques while emphasizing their practical applicability and critical analysis. Key themes include fundraising, process prioritization, procurement best practices, and the application of theoretical frameworks in practical settings.
- Quote paper
- Manuela Schweizer (Author), 2007, Operational and strategic decision-making, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/76858
