Spreadsheet Decision Modeling (MGT 425)

• Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
• On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
• From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
• In the Search Bar of EBSCO find the following article:

• Title: “An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach in Decision-Making for Material Selection in an Automotive Company: A Case Study”
• Author: Cheng Jack Kie, Ahmed Khalif Hassan, Norhana Mohd Aripin, Rafiuddin Mohd Yunus.
• Date: August 18, 2019

Assignment Questions: (10-Marks)

Read the above article and answer the following Questions:

• Describe the objective of this case study according to your understanding (150-200 Words) 2 Marks
• What is the importance of material selection in manufacturing companies (150-200 Words) 2 Marks
• What is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) that can be used in decision making process in manufacturing companies (150-200 Words) 2 Marks
• What are the important steps you suggest for the decision-maker in order to make a good decision (150-200 Words) 2 Marks
• How this study is helpful for you in understanding the decision making process about material selection in manufacturing companies? (150-200 words)2 Marks