Questions from General Operations Management


Q: James Lawson’s Bed and Breakfast, in a small historic Mississippi town

James Lawson’s Bed and Breakfast, in a small historic Mississippi town, must decide how to subdivide (remodel) the large old home that will become its inn. There are three alternativ...

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Q: As operations manager of Holz Furniture, you must make a decision

As operations manager of Holz Furniture, you must make a decision about adding a line of rustic furniture. In discussing the possibilities with your sales manager, Steve Gilbert, you decide that there...

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Q: What is the net present value of an investment that costs $

What is the net present value of an investment that costs $75,000 and has a salvage value of $45,000? The annual profit from the investment is $15,000 each year for 5 years. The cost of capital at thi...

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Q: The initial cost of an investment is $65,000 and

The initial cost of an investment is $65,000 and the cost of capital is 10%. The return is $16,000 per year for 8 years. What is the net present value?

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Q: What is the present value of $5,600 when the

What is the present value of $5,600 when the interest rate is 8% and the return of $5,600 will not be received for 15 years?

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Q: Tim Smunt has been asked to evaluate two machines. After some

Tim Smunt has been asked to evaluate two machines. After some investigation, he determines that they have the costs shown in the following table. He is told to assume that: 1. The life of each machine...

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Q: Your boss has told you to evaluate two ovens for Tink-

Your boss has told you to evaluate two ovens for Tink-the-Tinkers, a gourmet sandwich shop. After some questioning of vendors and receipt of specifications, you are assured that the ovens have the att...

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Q: Bold’s Gym, a health club chain, is considering expanding into

Bold’s Gym, a health club chain, is considering expanding into a new location: the initial investment would be $1 million in equipment, renovation, and a 6-year lease, and its annual upkeep and expens...

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Q: A plant has an effective capacity of 900 units per day and

A plant has an effective capacity of 900 units per day and produces 800 units per day with its product mix; what is its efficiency?

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Q: Kurt Hozak, VP of Operations at McClain Manufacturing, has to

Kurt Hozak, VP of Operations at McClain Manufacturing, has to make a decision between two investment alternatives. Investment A has an initial cost of $61,000, and investment B has an initial cost of...

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