UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

College of Engineering Education

Mechanical Engineering Program

Physically Distanced but Academically Engaged

Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Course/Subject: CEE 108 – Engineering Management

Name of Teacher: Engr. Angelie L. Umbay

THIS SIM/SDL MANUAL IS A DRAFT VERSION ONLY; NOT FOR

REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF ITS INTENDED USE.
THIS IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE STUDENTS WHO ARE
OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE COURSE/SUBJECT.
EXPECT REVISIONS OF THE MANUAL.
Coverage: Week 1-3
Table of Contents
Course Outline: CEE 108 – ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ............................................................................ 3
Course Coordinator: Engr. Angelie L. Umbay ................................................................................. 3
Big Picture in Focus: ULO-a. to recall and apply the functions of engineer and various types of
organization management skills required at various levels. ....................................................................... 7
Metalanguage ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Essential Knowledge .............................................................................................................................. 8
Self-Help: ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Let’s Check ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Let’s Analyze ........................................................................................................................................ 15
In a Nutshell......................................................................................................................................... 16
Q&A List............................................................................................................................................... 17
Keywords Index ................................................................................................................................... 18
Big Picture in Focus: ULO-b. to identify some models and styles of behavioral decision-making. ........... 19
Metalanguage ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Essential Knowledge ............................................................................................................................ 20
Self-Help: ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Let’s Check ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Let’s Analyze ........................................................................................................................................ 26
In a Nutshell......................................................................................................................................... 26
Q&A List............................................................................................................................................... 27
Keywords Index ................................................................................................................................... 28

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 Course Outline: CEE 108 – ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Course Coordinator: Engr. Angelie L. Umbay

Email: angelieumbay@umindanao.edu.ph

Student Consultation: Done by online (LMS) or through text, emails or

calls
Mobile: 09484212305
Phone: 2961084 local 133

Effectivity Date: May 25, 2020

Mode of Delivery: Blended (On-Line with face to face or virtual

sessions)

Time Frame: 90 Hours

Student Workload: Expected Self-Directed Learning
Pre-requisite: UGE 1 (Reading Comprehension)
Co-requisite: NONE
Credit: 5
Attendance Requirements: A minimum of 95% attendance is required at all
scheduled Virtual or face to face sessions.

Course Outline Policy

Areas of Concern Details

Contact and Non-contact Hours This 5-unit course self-instructional manual is designed
for blended learning mode of instructional delivery with
scheduled face to face or virtual sessions. The
expected number of hours will be 90 including the face
to face or virtual sessions. The face to face sessions
shall include the summative assessment tasks (exams)
since this course is crucial in the licensure examination
for engineering.

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Assessment Task Submission Submission of assessment tasks shall be on 3rd, 5th, 7th ,
and 9th week of the term. The assessment paper shall
be attached with a cover page indicating the title of the
assessment task (if the task is performance), the
name of the course coordinator, date of submission and
name of the student. The document should be emailed
to the course coordinator. It is also expected that he
learner already paid the tuition and other fees before
the submission of the assessment task.

If the assessment task is done in real time through the

features in the Blackboard Learning Management
System, the schedule shall be arranged ahead of time
by the course coordinator.

Since this course is included in the licensure examination

for engineering, the learner will be required to take the
Multiple- Choice Question exam inside the University.
This should be scheduled ahead of time by the course
coordinator. This is non-negotiable for all licensure-
based programs.

Turnitin Submission (if necessary) To ensure honesty and authenticity, all assessment
tasks are required to be submitted through Turnitin
with a maximum similarity index of 30% allowed. This
means that if the paper goes beyond 30%, the
learner will either opt to redo the paper or explain in
writing addressed to the course coordinator the
reasons for the similarity. In addition, if the paper has
reached more than 30% similarity index, the learner
may be called for a disciplinary action in accordance
with the University’s OPM on Intellectual and Academic
Honesty.

Please note that academic dishonesty such as cheating

and commissioning others to complete the task for the
learner will result to severe punishments (reprimand,
warning, expulsion).

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Penalties for Late The score for an assessment item submitted after the
Assignments/Assessments designated time on the due date, without an approved
extension of time, will be reduced by 5% of the possible
maximum score for that assessment item for each day
or part day that the assessment item is late.

However, if the late submission of assessment paper

has a valid reason, a letter of explanation should be
submitted and approved by the course coordinator. If
necessary, you will also be required to present/attach
evidences.

Return of Assignments/ Assessment tasks will be returned to you two (2) weeks
Assessments after the submission. This will be returned by email or
via Blackboard portal.

For group assessment tasks, the course coordinator will

require some or few of the students for online or virtual
sessions to ask clarificatory questions to validate the
originality of the assessment task submitted and to
ensure that all the group members are involved.

Assignment Resubmission The learner should request in writing addressed to the

course coordinator of the intention to resubmit an
assessment task. The resubmission is premised on the
student’s failure to comply with the similarity index and
other reasonable grounds such as academic literacy
standards or other reasonable circumstances e.g.
illness, accidents, financial constraints.
Re-marking of Assessment Papers The learner should request in writing addressed to the
and Appeal program coordinator your intention to appeal or contest
the score given to an assessment task. The letter should
explicitly explain the reasons/points to contest the grade.
The program coordinator shall communicate with the
students on the approval and disapproval of the request.

If disapproved by the course coordinator, the learner can

elevate your case to the program head or the dean with
the original letter of request. The final decision will come
from the dean of the college.

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Grading System All culled from BlackBoard sessions and traditional
contact
Course discussions/exercises – 30%
1st formative assessment – 10%
2nd formative assessment – 10%
3rd formative assessment – 10%

All culled from on-campus/onsite sessions (TBA):

Final exam – 40%

Submission of the final grades shall follow the usual

University system and procedures.

Referencing Style IEEE format

Student Communication You are required to create a umindanao email account

which is a requirement to access the BlackBoard
portal. Then, the course coordinator shall enroll the
students to have access to the materials and resources
of the course. All communication formats: chat,
submission of assessment tasks, requests etc. shall be
through the portal and other university recognized
platforms.

You can also meet the course coordinator in person

through the scheduled face to face sessions to raise
your issues and concerns.

For students who have not created their student email,

please contact the course coordinator or program head.

Contact Details of the Dean Dr. Charlito L. Cañesares

Email: clcanesares@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 2273166 or 3050647 loc. 102
Contact Details of the Program Dr. Cresencio P. Genobiagon Jr.
Head Email: cresencio_genobiagon@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 2273166 or 3050647 loc. 102

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Students with Special Needs Students with special needs shall communicate with the
course coordinator about the nature of his or her
special needs. Depending on the nature of the need,
the course coordinator with the approval of the program
coordinator may provide alternative assessment tasks
or extension of the deadline of submission of
assessment tasks. However, the alternative
assessment tasks should still be in the service of
achieving the desired course learning outcomes.
Online Tutorial Registration Your course coordinator will endorse you to the tutorial
or enhancement program offered by the Mechanical
Engineering Program namely Brachistrochrone online
tutorial Project. The coordinator of this tutorial club will
provide schedule of tutorial outside of your class
schedule. You will attend the tutorial sessions and take
the pre and post test to determine your progress.
Please register for the tutorial at this google form:
https://bit.ly/2X4grrR
Help Desk Contact
CEE Help Desk:
Frida Santa O. Dagatan
Email:cee@umindanao.edu.ph
Mobile: 09562082442
Phone: (082)227-2902

CEE BLACKBOARD Administrator Jetron J. Adtoon

jadtoon@umindanao.edu.ph
09055267834
Library Contact Ms. Christina Perocho
0991022141
library@umindanao.edu.ph
GSTC GSTC:
Ronadora E. Deala, RPsy, RPm, RGC, LPT
ronadora_deala@umindanao.edu.ph
09513766681
Silvino P. Josol
gstcmain@umindanao.edu.ph
09060757721

Course Information – see/download course syllabus in the Black Board LMS

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CC’s Voice: Hello prospective engineer! Welcome to this course CEE 108: Engineering
Management. By now, I am confident that you really wanted to become
an engineer and that you have visualized yourself already working
at an industry, invent ing, researching or like your ment or, in
front of a classroom teaching.

CO CO 1. Identify and discuss the fundamentals of engineering

management.

CO 2. Describe the elements involves in solving an engineering problem

by the means of engineering management theories.

Let us begin!

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Big Picture

Week 1-3: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are expected
to

a. to recall and apply the functions of engineer and various types of

organization management skills required at various levels.
b. To identify some models and styles of behavioral decision-making.

Big Picture in Focus: ULO-a. to recall and apply the functions of

engineer and various types of organization
management skills required at various levels.

Metalanguage

In this section, the most essential terms relevant to the study of the functions of
an engineer and to demonstrate ULO-a will be operational defined to establish a common
frame of reference as to how the texts work in your chosen field or career. You will
encounter these terms as we go through the study of the functions of an engineer. Please
refer to these definitions in case you will encounter difficulty in understanding terms.

1. Management. It is the process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

2. Teaching. It refers to the occupation, profession, or work of a teacher.
3. Government. Refers to the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
4. Consulting. It is the business of giving expert advice to other professionals,
typically in financial and business
5. Sales. It refers to the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling
something.
6. Construction. It is the building of something, typically a large structure.
7. Manufacturing. Is the making of articles on a large-scale using machinery;
industrial production.
8. Testing. It is taking measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of
(something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice.
9. Design and Development. It refers to the purpose, planning, or intention that
exists or is thought to exist behind an action, fact, or material object.
10. Research. It is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and
sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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 Please proceed immediately to the “Essential Knowledge” part since the
first lesson is also definition of essential terms.

Essential Knowledge

To perform the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the first three
(3) weeks of the course, you need to review essential principle in engineering
management necessary that will be laid down in the succeeding pages. Please
note that you are not limited to exclusively refer to these resources. Thus, you are
expected to utilize other books, research articles and other resources that are
available in the university’s library e.g. ebrary, search.proquest.com etc.

Introduction to Engineering Management

The Functions of the Engineer
Specifically, the functions of engineering encompass the following areas.
Research. Where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about nature and
codifying this knowledge into usable theories.

Design and Development. Where the engineer undertakes the activity of turning a
product concept to a finished physical item.

Testing. Where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts are tested for
workability.

Manufacturing. Where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel or

assumes responsibility for the product.

Construction. This is where the construction engineer (a civil engineer) is either directly
in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the quality of the
construction process.

Sales. Where the engineer assists the company’s customers to meet their needs,
especially those that require technical expertise.

Consulting. Where the engineer works as consultant of any individual or organization

requiring his services.

Government. Where the engineer may find employment in the government performing
any of the various tasks in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of
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various institutions, public or private.

Teaching. Where the engineer gets employment in a school and is assigned as a

teacher of engineering courses.

Management. Where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people performing

specific task.

The Engineer in Various Types of Organization

Form the viewpoint of the engineer, organizations may be classified according to the
degree of engineering jobs performed:
1. Level One- those with minimal engineering jobs like retailing firms.

2. Level Two- those with a moderate degree of engineering jobs like transportation
companies.

3. Level Three- those with a high degree of engineering jobs like construction firms.

What is Engineering Management?

Engineering management refers to the activity combining” technical knowledge with the
ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, materials, and money.”
The top position an engineer manager may hope to occupy is the general managership
or presidency of any form, large or small. As he scales the management ladder, he finds
that the higher he goes up, the less technical activities he performs, and the more
management tasks he accepts.

Management Defined
Management may be defined as the “creating problem solving-process of planning,
organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its mission
and objectives.”

The Process of Management

Management is a process consisting of planning, organizing, directing (or leading), and
controlling.

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Explained in a simple manner, management must seek to find out the objectives of the
organization, think of ways on how to achieve them, decide on the ways to be adapted
and the material resources to be used.

Requirements for the Engineer Manager’s Job

Depending on the type of products or services a firm produces, the engineer manager
must have the following qualifications;
1. A bachelor’s degree in engineering form a reputable school.
2. A few years’ experience in a pure engineering job.
3. Training in supervisions;
4. Special training in engineering management.

How one may become a successful Engineer Manager

Kreitner indicates at least three general preconditions for achieving lasting success as
a manager. They are as follows.
1. Ability
2. Motivation to manage, and
3. Opportunity

Ability. Managerial ability refers to the capacity of an engineer manager to achieve

organizational objectives effectively and efficiently.
Motivation to Manage. Many people have the desire to work and finish specific tasks
assigned by supervisors, but not many are motivated to manage other people so that
they may contribute to the realization of the organization’s objectives.
A management researcher, John B. Miller, developed a psychometric instrument to
measure objectively an individual’s motivation to manage. The test is anchored to the
following dimensions.
1. Favorable attitude toward those in positions of authority, such as superiors.
2. Desire to engage in games or sports competition with peers.
3. Desire to engage in occupational or work-related competition with peers.
4. Desire to assert oneself and take charge.
5. Desire to exercise power and authority over others.
6. Desire to behave in distinctive way, which includes standing out form the crowd.
7. Sense or responsibility in carrying out the routine duties associated with
managerial work.

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 Self-Help:
You can also refer to the sources below to help you further understand the lesson:

*Medina R. G. (1977). Engineering Management. Philippines: Rex Book Store

*Robbins S. and Coulter M. (2012). Management. Mason, NJ: Pearson

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Let’s Check

Activity 1. Now that you know the most essential terms in the study of functions of
engineer. Let us try to check your understanding of these terms. In the space provided,
write the term/s being asked in the following statements:

____________ 1. This refers to those with minimal engineering jobs like retailing firms.
_____________2. This is where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people
performing specific task.
_____________3. This is where the engineer assists the company’s customers to meet
their needs, especially those that require technical expertise.
_____________4. This is where the engineer works as consultant of any individual or
organization requiring his services.
_____________5. This refers to those with a moderate degree of engineering jobs like
transportation companies.
_____________6. This is where the engineer gets employment in a school and is assigned
as a teacher of engineering courses.
_____________7. This is where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts
are tested for workability.
_____________8. This refers to those with a high degree of engineering jobs like
construction firms.
_____________9. This is where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel
or assumes responsibility for the product.
_____________10. This is where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about
nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories.

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Let’s Analyze

Problem 1: What are the functions of an Engineer? Describe each function.

Problem 2: According to a management researcher, John B. Miller developed a

psychometric instrument to measure objectively an individual’s motivation to manage. What
are the are dimensions where the test is anchored?

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 In a Nutshell

In this chapter, simple yet proven analysis, procedures, and technologies have been
described to improve the functions of an Engineer. According to Kreitner, he indicates that
there are at least three general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager.
What are those? Explain.

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 Q&A List
In this section, list down all emerging questions or issues. These questions may be raised
in the LMS or other modes. You can write the answers after clarification.

Do you have any question for clarification?

Questions/ Issues Answers

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 Keywords Index
This section includes concepts (a word or phrase), ideas, theories, names of people, and
other vital terms to remember.

Management Construction Ability Engineer Manager

Teaching Manufacturing Motivation Planning

Government Testing Management Organization

Consulting Design and Responsibility Leading

Development

Sales Research Training Control

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Big Picture in Focus: ULO-b. to identify some models and styles of
behavioral decision-making.

Metalanguage

For you to demonstrate ULO-b, you will need to have an operational understanding
of the following principles below. Please note that you will also be required to refer to the
previous principles found in ULO-a section.

1. Quantitative. This is relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of

something rather than its quality.
2. Qualitative. This is relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something
rather than its quantity.
3. Process. It is a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve an end.
4. Alternatives. It is one of two or more available possibilities.
5. Evaluate. Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
6. Choice. It is an act of selecting or deciding when faced with two or more possibilities.
7. Decision. It refers to a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
8. Feedback. It refers to an information about reactions to a product, a person's
performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
9. Control. It is the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of
events.
10. Models. It is a system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate.

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 Essential Knowledge

Decision Making Process

Decision making may be defined as “the process of identifying and choosing alternative
course of action in a manner appropriate to the demands of the situation”

Step 1: Identifying a Problem

If a manager wants to make an intelligent decision, his first move must be to identify the
problem. If the manager fails in this aspect, it is almost impossible to succeed in the
subsequent steps.
What is a Problem?
A problem exists when there is a difference between an actual situation and a desired
situation.

Step 2: Analyze Environment

The environment where the organization is situated plays a very significant role in the
success or failure of such an organization. It is, therefore, very important that an analysis
of the environment be undertaken.

Step 3: Articulate problem or opportunity

The internal environment refers to organizational activities within a firm that surrounds
decision-making.
The external environment refers to variables that are outside the organization and not
typically within the short-run control of top management.

Step 4: Develop viable alternatives

The fourth step on the decision-making process requires the decision to list viable
alternatives that could resolve the problem. In this step, a decision maker needs to be
creative. And alternatives are only listed, not evaluated just yet.

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Step 5: Evaluate alternatives
After determining the viability of the alternatives and a revised list has been made, an
evaluation of the remaining alternatives is necessary. Proper evaluation makes choosing
the right solution less difficult.

Step 6: Make a choice

Choice-making refers to the process of selecting among alternatives representing potential
solutions to a problem.

Step 7: Implement decision

Implementation refers to carrying out the decision so that the objectives sought will be
achieved.

Step 8: Evaluate and adapt decision results

It is important for the manager to use control and feedback mechanism to ensure results
and to provide information for future decisions.
Feedback refers to the process which requires checking at each stage of the process ro
assure that the alternatives generated, the criteria used in evaluation, and the solution
selected for implementation are in keeping with the goals and objectives originally specified.
Control refers to action made to ensure that activities performed match the desired activities
or goals, that have been set.

Approaches in Solving Problems

In decision-making, the engineer manager is faced with problems which may either be
simple or complex. To provide with some guide, he must be familiar with the following
approaches:
1. Qualitative Evaluation
This term refers to evaluation of alternatives using intuition and subjective judgment.
2. Quantitative Evaluation
This term refers to the evaluation of alternatives using any techniques in a group
classified as rational and analytical.

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Quantitative Models for Decision Making
The types of quantitative techniques which may be useful in decision-making are as
follows:
1. Inventory Models
Inventory model consists of several types all designed to help the engineer manager
make decisions regarding inventory. They are as follows:
• Economic order quantity model
• Production order quantity model
• Back order inventory model
• Quantity discount model

2. Queuing Theory
The queuing theory is one that describes how to determine the number of service
units that will minimize both customers waiting time and cost of service.

3. Network Models
These are models where large complex task is broken int smaller segments that
can be managed independently.

4. Forecasting
Forecasting may be defined as “the collection of past and current information to
make prediction about the future”

5. Regression Analysis
The regression model is a forecasting method that examines the association
between two or more variables.

6. Simulation
Simulation is a model constructed to represent reality, on which conclusions about
real-life problems can be used.

7. Linear Programming
It is used to produce an optimum solution within the bounds imposed by constraints
upon the decision.

8. Sampling theory
Samples or population are statistically determined to be used for a number of
processes, such as quality control and marketing research.

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9. Statistical Decision theory
Refers to the “rational way to conceptualize, analyze, and solve problems in
situations involving limited, or partial information about the decision environment.

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 Self-Help:
You can also refer to the sources below to help you further understand the lesson:

*Medina R. G. (1977). Engineering Management. Philippines: Rex Book Store

*Robbins S. and Coulter M. (2012). Management. Mason, NJ: Pearson

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 Let’s Check

Activity 1. Now that you know the most essential terms in the study of decision making.
Let us try to check your understanding of these terms. In the space provided, write the
term/s being asked in the following statements:

______________1. This exists when there is a difference between an actual situation and
a desired situation.
______________2. This refers to the process which requires checking at each stage of the
process to assure that the alternatives generated, the criteria used in evaluation, and the
solution selected for implementation are in keeping with the goals and objectives originally
specified.
______________3. This refers to action made to ensure that activities performed match the
desired activities or goals, that have been set.
______________4. This term refers to evaluation of alternatives using intuition and
subjective judgment.
______________5. This quantitative model refers to the model constructed to represent
reality, on which conclusions about real-life problems can be used.
______________6. This quantitative model is defined as “the collection of past and current
information to make prediction about the future”
______________7. This term refers to the evaluation of alternatives using any techniques
in a group classified as rational and analytical.
______________8. This quantitative model is a forecasting method that examines the
association between two or more variables.
______________9. This quantitative model is one that describes how to determine the
number of service units that will minimize both customers waiting time and cost of service.
______________10. This quantitative model is used to produce an optimum solution within
the bounds imposed by constraints upon the decision.

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 Let’s Analyze

Problem 1: Decision making may be defined as “the process of identifying and choosing
alternative course of action in a manner appropriate to the demands of the situation.” What
are the eight decision making process? Describe each process.

In a Nutshell

In this chapter, simple yet proven analysis, procedures, and technologies have been
described to improve quantitative models for decision making. What are the types of
quantitative techniques which may be useful in decision-making ? Explain each type.

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 Q&A List
In this section, list down all emerging questions or issues. These questions may be raised
in the LMS or other modes. You can write the answers after clarification.

Do you have any question for clarification?

Questions/ Issues Answers

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 Keywords Index
This section includes concepts (a word or phrase), ideas, theories, names of people, and
other vital terms to remember.

Quantitative Choice Problem Control

Qualitative Decision Articulate Qualitative

Evaluation

Process Feedback Alternative Quantitative

Evaluation

Alternatives Control Choice Theory

Evaluate Models Feedback Quantitative Models

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