for managing its data processing operation: continuing with its own staff, hiring an outside vendor to do the managing (referred to as outsourcing), or using a combination of its own staff and an outside vendor. The cost of the operation depends on future demand. The annual cost of each option (in thousands) depends on demand as follows.      DEMAND STAFFING OPTIONS HIGH MEDIUM LOW Own Staff 650 650 600 Outside Vendor 900 600 300 Combination 800 650 500 Based on decision analysis under uncertainty, determine the best decision each of the model. Then compare all the model decision to make it overall conclusion.

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for managing its data processing operation: continuing with its own staff, hiring an outside vendor to do the managing (referred to as outsourcing), or using a combination of its own staff and an outside vendor. The cost of the operation depends on future demand. The annual cost of each option (in thousands) depends on demand as follows.

 

   DEMAND

STAFFING OPTIONS HIGH MEDIUM LOW

Own Staff 650 650 600

Outside Vendor 900 600 300

Combination 800 650 500

Based on decision analysis under uncertainty, determine the best decision each of the model. Then compare all the model decision to make it overall conclusion.

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