Questions from Management Science


Q: The Dynaco Manufacturing Company is to build a new plant to make

The Dynaco Manufacturing Company is to build a new plant to make ring bearings (used in automobiles and trucks). The site selection team is evaluating three sites, and it has graded the important weig...

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Q: In Problem 38 Ben Cheery, the Sox general manager, also

In Problem 38 Ben Cheery, the Sox general manager, also wants to use a scoring model to deter- mine which player(s) he might sign to a free agent contract for the coming baseball season. The following...

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Q: State University is to construct a new student center and athletic complex

State University is to construct a new student center and athletic complex that will include a bookstore, a post office, theaters, a market, a minimall, meeting rooms, a swimming pool, and weight and...

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Q: Following an all-star school soccer career, Kelly Williams has

Following an all-star school soccer career, Kelly Williams has been offered scholarships to five universities. She has had a difficult time making a decision and has decided to use a scoring model to...

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Q: The Carter family wants to purchase a time-share condominium for

The Carter family wants to purchase a time-share condominium for 1 week during the summer in Hilton Head, South Carolina. There are many resort complexes from which to choose, and the Carters have nar...

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Q: The Barrett Textile Mill was checked by inspectors enforcing Occupational Safety and

The Barrett Textile Mill was checked by inspectors enforcing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) codes. The inspectors found violations in four categories: hazardous materials, fire p...

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Q: Robin Dillon has recently accepted a new job in the Washington,

Robin Dillon has recently accepted a new job in the Washington, DC, area and has been hunting for a condominium to purchase. From friends and coworkers she has compiled a list of five possible condomi...

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Q: A study conducted on four brands of computers resulted in the following

A study conducted on four brands of computers resulted in the following comparison matrix. The factors considered are the speed of processing (1), storage capacity (2), after sales service (3), and co...

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Q: State University has increased its tuition for in-state and out

State University has increased its tuition for in-state and out-of-state students in each of the past 5 years to offset cuts in its budget allocation from the state legislature. The university adminis...

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Q: As part of an aggressive expansion plan, StarTrack Coffee is planning

As part of an aggressive expansion plan, StarTrack Coffee is planning to open three new retail stores in the city. The following table shows the location factors it considers to be important indicator...

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