Homework: Support for Learning At Home
Apply elementary mathematical concepts and quantitative methods in business decision making under certainty.
For the applied homework, submit a 5 to 6 slide PPT (NOT including title page and references page) that includes the following parts:
o PART I: Create a context: Introduce a real-world business situation or an imagined business scenario that may benefit from the "math" presented. While creating the context, ask yourself: What business use cases may benefit from the quantitative methods offered last week and this week? Pick one. You can use Google or other search tools, or your own workplace experience, to create the context. Once you decide on the context, describe it clearly in your PPT presentation. Be sure to deliver all relevant information for the audience (in this case your instructor) to help him/her understand the context fully.
o Part II: Show with examples how the "math" or quantitative methodology introduced in the prior two weeks relate to the business use case you introduced. (e.g., does the math/methodology help to resolve a business problem?) Be specific in your description of how you can use the quantitative information in connection with the business case (your context) you described. Give examples. Use technical terminology when necessary.
o Part III: Reflect on your learning by answering these questions: What changes have you observed in your own learning or knowledge of math/quantitative methods as a result of the topics introduced? What did you find most valuable or useful for your MBA education and/or your current/future career. (As you articulate your thoughts for Part III, be original: Do not repeat the business context or situation you described in Parts I and II. Think beyond that context).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.