Fig. 13.1.1 Different levels of decisions.Personal decision-making is fluid and dynamic. The ideal tool for personal decision-
making is the personal computer. The personal computer is affordable, able to be
relocated, and versatile. The personal computer is able to be refocused at the drop of a
hat.
There is little or no need for formal system analysis or development of the personal
computer. The analyst just sits down and jots down what is useful and relevant about
what needs to be analyzed.
Of course, the personal computer does not have the speed and capacity of the larger
corporate computers. The personal computer is not capable of processing the amount of
data that a corporate computer can process. But that is of little concern to the individual
analyst.
Fig. 13.1.2 shows that the personal computer is the best tool available for the individual
doing personal analysis.
Chapter 13.1: Personal Analytics