A mix. Product design is a balance of art and science. I am in the Arizona product design profession and the first thing I do on any new product design is to explore its basic form (what it looks like). This is not a scientifically structured phase, rather it relies on one's having a "good eye" for aesthetic. Once that's finished, then the structured phase begins: defining geometry, understanding the interfaces, applying appropriate materials, etc. Ultimately product development is a back and forth iteration with both structured and unstructured phases.
discuss the difference between structured and unstructured problems.
Unstructured problem- A problem that requires the use of intuition, reasoning, and memory. Structured problem- A problem which can be broken down into a series of well-defined steps.
A gray area lies between the structured and unstructured range.Here part of the decision can be specified allowing for certain factors out of control.
whould you charaterize product design decisions as structured or unstructured problems?
Non-programmed decisions are used for new, unstructured and badly defined problems, which are non-recurring. These decisions require subjective judgement. The top-level of management makes these decisions.
Examples of structured and unstructured decisions would be one planned and one not planned. Structured is planned and everyone knows what to expect. Unstructured is unplanned and can be changed if needed.
I can perform in either environment, but enjoy working unstructured more. I am a creative individual who needs finding new and better ways of doing things and solving problems; this is best achieved where experimentation and or original thinking is allowed and most often that is the unstructured environment.
A non- programming decision are used for new unstructured and badly defined problems. These decisions are requires subjective judgments which are made by top level of management.
Programmed DecisionsThe Programmed decisions in Management of an organization are concerned with the relatively routine problems. These decisions are taken in the regular course of any business operations and occur at a day-to-day frequency.These decisions are repetitive and structured in nature. They are small and have a low scope of impact.Non- Programmed DecisionsThe Non-programmed decisions in management are concerned with unique or unusual problems. They are encountered in a very non-frequent manner.These decisions are unstructured, non-recurring and ill-defined in nature. Such decisions are relatively complex and have a long-term impact.The Informationregarding these problems are not easily available. As such, they require high degree of executive judgement and deliberation.Mayank Patel
A structured problem is a clearly defined issue that has a known solution approach or methodology. These problems have specific goals, constraints, and criteria for success, making them easier to analyze and solve systematically compared to unstructured problems. Organizing the information and applying structured problem-solving techniques can lead to efficient resolution.
Programmed DecisionsThe Programmed decisions in Management of an organization are concerned with the relatively routine problems. These decisions are taken in the regular course of any business operations and occur at a day-to-day frequency.These decisions are repetitive and structured in nature. They are small and have a low scope of impact.Non- Programmed DecisionsThe Non-programmed decisions in management are concerned with unique or unusual problems. They are encountered in a very non-frequent manner.These decisions are unstructured, non-recurring and ill-defined in nature. Such decisions are relatively complex and have a long-term impact.The Information regarding these problems are not easily available. As such, they require high degree of executive judgement and deliberation.Mayank Patel - Sutex Bank BCA College , Amroli , Surat
A program in unstructured language consists of sequence of commands, or statements, usually one in each line. these lines may have labels. labels helps to jump any line in the program. unstructured programming introduces basic control flow concepts such as loops, branches and jumps. they don't use concept of procedure,function . In contrast structured programs uses procedures,subroutines and local and global variables. Yes an unstructured language uses labels and jumping statements example of unstructured are earlier language like assembly language. structured language are well equipped with control statements, procedures,functions etc. example of structured language are high level language like c,c++.