Assignment 4: Understanding Automated Decision Systems (ADS)
Purpose of the Assignment:
The purpose of Assignment 4 is to help you with a better understanding of Automated Decision
Systems (ADS) in terms of applications, advantages, and disadvantages.
Requirements of the Assignment:
1) First, define Automated Decision Systems (ADS), using an example to show the importance of Automated Decision Systems (ADS) in managerial decision making;
2) Then, discuss at least three applications of Automated Decision Systems (ADS) in managerial decision making, providing at least one example for each application;
3) Also, discuss at least four advantages and four disadvantages of using Automated
Decision Systems (ADS) in managerial decision making.
Write a short report in APA (American Psychology Association) style that provides detailed descriptions on what you have come up with. It should include the following:
• Your name and course information
• Title of your report
• Body of your report
• References (if you have any)
This short report counts 5% of your final grade.
You need to save the assignment with the file name: IST378-01 Assignment 4 Your Name. Not doing so will result in points deduction.
Grading Criteria:
Grades will be based on:
• The correctness and appropriateness of the answers in your report (80%).
• The quality and clarity of the structure in your report (20%).
