Questions from General Business Management


Q: Don Levine Corporation is considering adding an additional plant to its three

Don Levine Corporation is considering adding an additional plant to its three existing facilities in Decatur, Minneapolis, and Carbondale. Both St. Louis and East St. Louis are being considered. Evalu...

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Q: Using the data from Problem 9-20 plus the unit production

Using the data from Problem 9-20 plus the unit production costs shown in the following table, which locations yield the lowest cost? LOCATION PRODUCTION COSTS Decatur …â&#...

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Q: In a job shop operation, four jobs may be performed on

In a job shop operation, four jobs may be performed on any of four machines. The hours required for each job on each machine are presented in the following table. The plant supervisor would like to as...

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Q: Four automobiles have entered Bubba’s Repair Shop for various types of work

Four automobiles have entered Bubba’s Repair Shop for various types of work, ranging from a transmission overhaul to a brake job. The experience level of the mechanics is quite varied, and Bubba would...

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Q: The management of the Executive Furniture Corporation decided to expand the production

The management of the Executive Furniture Corporation decided to expand the production capacity at its Des Moines factory and to cut back the production capacities at its other two factories. It also...

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Q: The Hard rock Concrete Company has plants in three locations and is

The Hard rock Concrete Company has plants in three locations and is currently working on three major construction projects, each located at a different site. The shipping cost per truckload of concret...

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Q: Hard rock Concrete’s owner has decided to increase the capacity at his

Hard rock Concrete’s owner has decided to increase the capacity at his smallest plant (see Problem 9.8). Instead of producing 30 loads of concrete per day at plant 3, that plant&acir...

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Q: Elizabeth Bailey is the owner and general manager of Princess Brides,

Elizabeth Bailey is the owner and general manager of Princess Brides, which provides a wedding planning service in southwestern Louisiana. She uses radio advertising to market her business. Two types...

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Q: A group of college students is planning a camping trip during the

A group of college students is planning a camping trip during the upcoming break. The group must hike several miles through the woods to get to the campsite, and anything that is needed on this trip m...

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Q: What are the earliest activity start time and latest activity start time

What are the earliest activity start time and latest activity start time? How are they computed?

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