Why do the managers' advice seem to contradict the analysis?
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This article is for Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing simulations.
The manager's advice is provided to a company using ONLY on the previous decisions made in that department and the results from the last round.
The company's results also depend on the industry, and, of course, the simulation algorithm.
It is necessary to understand that the algorithm is mathematical and does not have the power of critical thinking. So, yes, it is possible to see some contradictions between advice and analysis tools.
Therefore, you should also use others tools to analyze the company's position in its specific market:
- Annual Analysis of Industry
- Diagnosis and Consistency
- Podium
- Reports
To make better decisions in your business, you need to use the available tools and your good judgement.
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