Article Analysis

  1. “Intel 2004”: Use the structured problem solving approach to solve this problem. How has Intel’s Technology strategy, Product/Market strategy, and developmental goals changed from its inception (1968) to 2004. What were the key driving forces that triggered these changes? What do you think are the three key technology/product initiatives that the CEO Craig Barrett should pursue during the next year (2005)?
  2. Sensitivity Analysis for the Umbrella problem. You have traveled to London (a “rainy city”) and forgotten your umbrella. You have an important interview the next day, for which the probability that it will rain is 40%. If you get caught in the rain you will do $75 of damage to your expensive suit. The cost of an umbrella is $25. Draw the decision tree for this problem. What should you do? How sensitive is your decision to (a) a 10% change in probability of rain; (b) a 20% change in probability of rain.
  3. (CSE270A; CSE171A Students can do this problem for extra credits) “Intel 2006”: Read the Intel 2006 article and answer the questions in Question 1 above.