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I would like to know how decision analysis could be used to solve a business problem in an organisation you have worked in or that interests you. Describe a decision tree and tell me how a tool such as this can be utilized to improve decision making.

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The solution explains the concept of decision analysis and applies it to the problem of production with uncertain demand in their real-world company, using a decision tree. It also describes what a decision tree is. The explanation is given in 239 words with references.

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Problem: Describe a decision tree and tell me how a tool such as this can be utilized to improve decision making.

Solution: The organization I work for makes machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and shaping machines. Decision analysis can be used to solve problems related to the company where I work. One common problem that occurs is the selection of production items when the demand forecast is uncertain. The technique that can be used is ...

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