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1. Define the decision problem.

The decision problem is not having a location for the user's conference due to Hurricane

Katrina.

2. As part of defining the decision problem, the following questions should be addressed:

o What is the general nature of the problem?

The general nature of the problem is not having a location due to Katrina and having to make

last minute adjustments on whether to continue with the conference but finding a new

location, with the risk of losing users and customers because of higher costs.

o What event triggered the situation?

The event that triggered the situation was Hurricane Katrina.

o Are we imposing any constraints on the situation?

Many constraints are imposed on the situation.

o What are the underlying elements of the problem?

The underlying elements include: keeping the original date and moving to a different city, cost

increases due to last minute reservations and whether or not the attendees and speakers will

still be able to attend.

o Are there dependencies on other decisions?

Yes there are dependencies on other decisions. With any situation, something can always

happen and have a negative effect on the outcome.

1. Define the decision problem.

The decision problem is not having a location for the user's conference due to Hurricane

Katrina.

2. As part of defining the decision problem, the following questions should be addressed:

o What is the general nature of the problem?

The general nature of the problem is not having a location due to Katrina and having to make

last minute adjustments on whether to continue with the conference but finding a new

location, with the risk of losing users and customers because of higher costs.

o What event triggered the situation?

The event that triggered the situation was Hurricane Katrina.

o Are we imposing any constraints on the situation?

Many

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