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An Introduction to Decision Trees (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
de Santiago, Rafael; Gorecka-Pietrucha, JustynaTechnical Note ADN-278-PBDecision AnalysisWhen facing a complex decision, the structure of the problem is oftentimes not obvious. A decision diagram can help the decision-maker understand the nature of the problem he or she is facing and evaluate the impact of risk on the final decision. It also allows us to carry out a sensitivity analysis, which investigates how sensitive our initial decision is to small changes in the relevant parameters.Starting at €8.20
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Excel Tips for Advanced Users
de Santiago, RafaelTechnical Note ADN-281-EDecision Analysis, FinanceThis technical note is meant to enhance the reader's ability to build Excel models or to use those developed by colleagues, clients, financial institutions or other parties. It is not an introduction to Excel (a working knowledge of the software is assumed throughout). This document cannot substitute practice. Mastering the use of Excel is a skill and, as is the case with any other type of applied knowledge, it is not enough to understand the con...Starting at €8.20
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SicherPro Security at Truckzeit
de Santiago, RafaelCase AD-346-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementSicherPro offers global and specialized security services that, combined with the most advanced technologies, seek maximum efficiency for companies' business management. A typical problem the company faces is how to assign security officers in such a way that the customer's needs are met and, at the same time, the assignment is as efficient as possible. The case deals with the problem of assigning scarce resources (guards, in this case) in the mo...Starting at €8.20
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WoKou Robotics
de Santiago, RafaelCase AD-372-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementWoKou Robotics is a global artificial intelligence company that manufactures two of its most popular robots in the same plant. Manufacturing is divided into several processes: robotic design, 3D printing and wiring. The case provides a natural scenario to introduce linear optimization techniques. The last part of the case is designed to encourage discussion of optimization in the presence of uncertainty (simulation methods) using the simulation o...Starting at €8.20
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Introducción a los árboles de decisión
de Santiago, Rafael; Gorecka-Pietrucha, JustynaTechnical Note ADN-278Decision AnalysisCuando se afronta una decisión compleja, la estructura del problema no siempre resulta obvia. Un diagrama de decisión puede ayudar a la persona encargada de la toma de decisiones a comprender la naturaleza del problema al que se enfrenta y evaluar el impacto del riesgo en la decisión final. También nos permite llevar a cabo un análisis de sensibilidad, con el que podemos evaluar la susceptibilidad de nuestra decisión inicial a pequeños cambios en...Starting at €8.20
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The Achilles Heel of the Driven, Ambitious Professional: How Your Drive to Achieve May Be Sabotaging Your Career
DeLong, Thomas J.Book Chapter HBS-8515BC-EIf you're a successful leader, you probably have a hard-charging, high-need-for-achievement personality. Yet those very traits that have made you successful can sabotage your career without your even knowing it. Sticking with your proven strengths instead of risking exposure of your weaknesses can hold you back from higher levels of success. In this chapter, organizational behavior expert Thomas DeLong introduces eleven traits that characterize h...Starting at €8.20
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The Challenge of Doing the Right Thing Poorly: Courage and Vulnerability--Your Path to Greater Success and Satisfaction
DeLong, Thomas J.Book Chapter HBS-8516BC-EIt's a paradox: many highly successful people tend to become reluctant to move beyond their already proven capabilities. Behind this inertia is a deeply rooted anxiety: you want to continually perform at peak level, to be recognized, and to have strong relationships with your boss and your colleagues. To overcome this anxiety and keep growing, says organizational behavior expert Tom DeLong, you must allow yourself to do the right thing poorly. Li...Starting at €8.20
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Isolation: Why Do I Keep Voting Myself Off the Island--How to Deal with Unfounded Anxiety About Your Status at Work
DeLong, Thomas J.Book Chapter HBS-8518BC-EAchievement-craving professionals want to believe they're in the inner circle, that they're members of the club. Successful, smart A players may seem outwardly confident, but beneath that glossy veneer lurks an inner doubt: Am I as good as everyone thinks I am? Does management see me as an indispensable member of the team? If you're like most high-need-for-achievement personalities, you are always worrying about your role in the organization. Thi...Starting at €8.20
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Significance: Does Anyone but Me Care About Me--How Confirming Your Professional Significance Leads to Growth and Change
DeLong, Thomas J.Book Chapter HBS-8519BC-EWhat constitutes a feeling of insignificance? Lack of encouragement from your boss? The nagging sense that you are merely a replaceable part? Odds are, if you're a high-need-for-achievement type, prestige and pay are not enough--you need to feel that you matter to your organization. But according to leadership expert Thomas DeLong, many organizations lack the consciousness to address issues of significance and meaning among their people--they are...Starting at €8.20
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Put It Behind You: How to Let Go of Your Past and Free Yourself to Pursue Your Goals
DeLong, Thomas J.Book Chapter HBS-8532BC-EDo you have painful memories from your career that still haunt you? Maybe your first boss denied you a promotion you felt you deserved, or you were seduced by a persuasive manager into staying in an unrewarding job, or your organization never came through on promises made to you. Especially for successful, high-need-for-achievement professionals, unpleasant memories can exert a stranglehold on future growth. In this chapter, organizational behavi...Starting at €8.20