Quantitative Reasoning Self-Assessment
Frank A. Cruz
University of Phoenix
As a future manager, Quantitative Reasoning would assist me in the direction and
technique on how to run a business and properly organize it. It would help me to support
my development of analytical skills as a manager and apply the tools necessary to make
business decisions effectively and efficiently.
Taking a look at the mathematical equations and formulas, tools, probability
calculation and forecasting, I am very excited to see that so many important
skills that a manager needs to be proficient and the Quantitative Reasoning for Business
course seem to cover them and will assist me to a better job by developing these expertise
and tools. For example, setting a baseline and evaluating our performance against it; the
ability to collect and use data from past years, calculating and predicting forecast for
future goals; setting a standard or borderline for drop in sales before looking into
changes; being able to identify if a the procedure is out of control and to effectively
balance risk and return with our investment choices will definitely help me not only in
my job but also any upcoming courses in the master’s of business administration
program related to economics, corporate finance, and applied business research and
statistics.
Quantitative Reasoning not only teaches the mathematical and analytical skills but
also employ graphs and charts to help identify the problem and solution with a visual
understanding. This is critical for a person like me who is a visual learner and learns
more quickly from graphs rather than just looking at the mathematical equations. It
appears to be difficult and complicated but useful and effective at the same time. I am
looking forward to learning aspects of running a successful business.