Assignment instructions
For this assignment you are required to write an essay to address the following question:

How is each stage in the business decision making process integral to the overall outcome?

In presenting your answer address each of the stages of the business decision process (Problem definition, analysis plan, data collection, analytics, reporting, recomendation) and use examples from real-life situations and research to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the whole concept.

Other Instructions:

Writing Style

Use formal business English that is clear and easy for the reader to follow.
Use well-constructed paragraphs to address the task. Ensure each paragraph has a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement in the introduction.
Use new vocabulary introduced in the unit.
Headings may be used.
Check your work for expression, grammar, spelling, and punctuation before submitting.

Essay guide

Title – you must include a title that should tell the reader what the essay is all about.

Introduction

Introduces the topic and provides broader context/background.
Thesis statement that states your position on the topic.
Outlines the structure/organisation of the essay.
Body

Shows understanding of each stage of the business decision making process.
Uses appropriate specific real-life examples and research.
Discuss limitations.
Conclusion

Restatement of the thesis statement.
Summary of the main points presented.
Final statement.
Writing style Formal business English.

Paragraph structure uses clear topic sentences that relate to the thesis statement.
There is cohesion and coherence in the writing.
The appropriate vocabulary is used correctly.
Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
In-text + end-text references APA 6th Edition Referencing (no marks are awarded for correct referencing however marks will be deducted for incorrect referencing)

Formatting – Word-processed Times New Roman 12 point, 1.5 spacing

Appropriate headings and subheadings