Business Analytics - Unleashing Data Driven Decision Making

Download or read book Business Analytics - Unleashing Data Driven Decision Making written by JUBI R and published by NEHAS PUBLICATIONS. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's dynamic and data-driven business landscape, the art and science of Business Analytics have emerged as critical tools for exploration, introspection, and informed decision-making. "Business Analytics," the book at hand, delves into the practices and competencies essential for unraveling the complexities of business performance, facilitating purposeful, intuitive, and expedient decision-making processes. The essence of Business Analytics lies in the extensive exploration of business data, aiming to extract meaningful information usable by managers across various organizational levels. This book positions Business Analytics as a catalyst for fact-based decision-making, elevating accountability in the decision-making process. It defines Business Analytics as a methodical process that involves scrutinizing and summarizing data with the explicit purpose of uncovering hidden predictive insights. This book places a particular emphasis on the science and artistry of business analytics, with a special focus on financial analytics. It not only explores the practical aspects but also lays the theoretical foundations, providing a comprehensive context for various elements of business analytics within specific business situations. A distinctive feature of this book is its commitment to showcasing the implementation of analytics by illustrating how leading companies leverage this power to enhance their investments. Acknowledging that scientific knowledge alone may not suffice for sound decision-making, the book underscores the importance of combining scientific expertise with a deep understanding of the business context and the best available information. Addressing a notable gap in existing literature, this book goes beyond traditional academic texts that predominantly concentrate on quantitative methods. Instead, it extends its reach to cover analytics for non-quantitative managers. In doing so, the book aims to equip a broader audience with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the benefits of Business Analytics in diverse business scenarios. As you embark on this journey through the pages of "Business Analytics," you will gain insights into the transformative power of analytics in decision-making, and how it has become an indispensable asset for businesses navigating the intricacies of the contemporary corporate landscape.