Management decision making involves a process and various methods. The document discusses classical, behavioral, and modern management theories. It also outlines the decision making process as identifying a problem, searching for alternatives, evaluating options, choosing an alternative, taking action, and reviewing results. Methods of decision making discussed include simulation and Markov analysis. Examples of using simulation and Markov chains to model real-life scenarios like customer brand selection are provided. Future applications of simulation in design and innovation are also discussed.
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