Referencing Styles : APA Assessment Task 4: Title: Decision Application – individual task – essay and report format Due date: Week 12 – Sunday 11 June 2017 Details of task: See course Moodle site & noted below Word limit: 3000 words excluding reference list and appendices Weighting/Value: 40% Estimated return date: Within two weeks of the due date or date submitted – whichever is the later Assessment details: Part 1 – Essay format – 20% 1500 words excluding references “The capacity of t … View More Assessment Task 4: Title: Decision Application – individual task – essay and report format Due date: Week 12 – Sunday 11 June 2017 Details of task: See course Moodle site & noted below Word limit: 3000 words excluding reference list and appendices Weighting/Value: 40% Estimated return date: Within two weeks of the due date or date submitted – whichever is the later Assessment details: Part 1 – Essay format – 20% 1500 words excluding references “The capacity of the human mind for formulating and solving complex problems is very small compared with the size of the problems whose solution is required for objectively rational behavior in the real world—or even for a reasonable approximation to such objective rationality” (Simon, 1957, p. 198). Discuss Simon’s quote in reference to a critical examination of four discrete concepts (covered in this course) that may explain bias in decisions. Part 2 – Case study – 20% (Chose a presentation format that you think most suitable) 1500 words excluding references Identify a decision making scenario (e.g., real-world application) applicable to each of the four concepts examined in Part 1. You may use four different scenarios here (one for each concept), one general scenario (applied to each concept), or anything in between. Briefly describe the scenario and then, for each concept, explain (1) how bias is recognised or identified in the scenario, (2) methods by which bias may be measured or evaluated in the scenario, (3) strategies to address, ameliorate or overcome bias in the scenario, and (4) how this process may improve decision outcomes in the scenario. Part 1 and 2 should be clearly separate although Part 2 discussion may refer to Part 1. Part 1 provides a theoretical treatment (critical examination) of each concept and should follow essay format. Part 2 provides an applied treatment encompassing relationship of theory and practice in a real-world situation. The overall structure of presentation is open – but this is to be in written form (e.g., report or case study format). Students should consult the ‘General Guide to Writing and Study Skills’ available on the course Moodle website Read Less