After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Mathematical Models 2. Structure of Mathematical Models 3. Characteristics 4. Advantages 5. Disadvantages. Types of Mathematical Models: Models may be classified as: (1) Iconic (Sale) Model: An iconic model is a physical replica of a system usually based on a different scale than the original. These may appear in [...]
Various quantitative techniques for decision making are:- 1. Mathematical Programming 2. Cost Analysis (Break-Even Analysis) 3. Cost-Benefit Analysis 4. Linear Programming 5. Capital Budgeting 6. Inventory Management 7. Expected Value 8. Decision Tree 9. Simulation 10. Queuing or Waiting Line Theory 11. Game Theory 12. Information Theory 13. Preference Theory/Utility Theory and Few Others. Technique # 1. Mathematical Programming: Besides [...]
After reading this article you will learn about decision making under different circumstances:- 1. Decision Making under Certainty 2. Decision Making under Risk 3. Decision Making (Or Problem Solving) under Uncertainty. Decision Making under Certainty: Certainty implies that all the facts are known for sure. It is assumed that there is complete and accurate knowledge of the consequences of each [...]