All Related Questions of Management Science

Q: Pastureland Dairy makes cheese, which it sells at local supermarkets.

Pastureland Dairy makes cheese, which it sells at local supermarkets. The fixed monthly cost of production is $4,000, and the variable cost per pound of cheese is $0.21. The cheese sells for $0.75 per...

Q: The College of Business at Tech is planning to begin an online

The College of Business at Tech is planning to begin an online MBA program. The initial start-up cost for computing equipment, facilities, course development, and staff recruitment and development is...

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: minimize Z =

Solve the following linear programming model graphically: minimize Z = 3x1 + 6x2 subject to 3x1 + 2x2 … 18 x1 + x2 Ú 5 x1 … 4 x2 … 7 x2∙x1 … 7/8 x1, x2 Ú 0

Q: In Problem 25, what would be the effect on the solution

In Problem 25, what would be the effect on the solution if the constraint x2 ≤ 7 were changed to x2 ≥7?

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: minimize Z =

Solve the following linear programming model graphically: minimize Z = 5x1 + x2 subject to 3x1 + 4x2 = 24 x1 … 6 x1 + 3x2 … 12 x1, x2 Ú 0

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: /

Solve the following linear programming model graphically:

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: /

Solve the following linear programming model graphically:

Q: What would be the effect on the optimal solution in Problem 2

What would be the effect on the optimal solution in Problem 2 if the cost of rice increased from $0.03 per ounce to $0.06 per ounce?

Q: Gillian’s Restaurant has an ice-cream counter where it sells two

Gillian’s Restaurant has an ice-cream counter where it sells two main products, ice cream and frozen yogurt, each in a variety of flavors. The restaurant makes one order for ice cream and yogurt each...

Q: In Problem 30, how much additional profit would the restaurant realize

In Problem 30, how much additional profit would the restaurant realize each week if it increased its freezer capacity to accommodate 20 extra gallons total of ice cream and yogurt?

Q: Copperfield Mining Company owns two mines, each of which produces three

Copperfield Mining Company owns two mines, each of which produces three grades of ore— high, medium, and low. The company has a contract to supply a smelting company with at least 12 tons of high-grad...

Q: A canning company produces two sizes of cans—regular and large

A canning company produces two sizes of cans—regular and large. The cans are produced in 10,000-can lots. The cans are processed through a stamping operation and a coating operation. The company has 3...

Q: The Youth Cricket Club of a small city has a team of

The Youth Cricket Club of a small city has a team of 20 members. The club provides professional coaching to its members. The club needs a budget of $75,000 every year to support its team and to pay th...

Q: A manufacturing firm produces two products. Each product must undergo an

A manufacturing firm produces two products. Each product must undergo an assembly process and a finishing process. It is then transferred to the warehouse, which has space for only a limited number of...

Q: Assume that the objective function in Problem 34 has been changed from

Assume that the objective function in Problem 34 has been changed from Z = 30x1 + 70x2 to Z = 90x1 + 70x2. Determine the slope of each objective function, and discuss what effect these slopes have on...

Q: On the UAE national day, children wear new clothes with the

On the UAE national day, children wear new clothes with the national flag embroidered on them. A tailor has three weeks before the national day and plans to work for up to 40 hours per week for the ne...

Q: In Problem 36, a. How many hours are left

In Problem 36, a. How many hours are left unused at the optimal solution? b. What would be the effect on the optimal solution of increasing the available cloth from 90 to 100 meters?

Q: Kroeger supermarket sells its own brand of canned peas as well as

Kroeger supermarket sells its own brand of canned peas as well as several national brands. The store makes a profit of $0.28 per can for its own peas and a profit of $0.19 for any of the national bran...

Q: In Problem 38, if Kroeger discounts the price of its own

In Problem 38, if Kroeger discounts the price of its own brand of peas, the store will sell at least 1.5 times as much of the national brands as its own brand, but its profit margin on its own brand w...

Q: The Kalo Fertilizer Company makes a fertilizer using two chemicals that provide

The Kalo Fertilizer Company makes a fertilizer using two chemicals that provide nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. A pound of ingredient 1 contributes 10 ounces of nitrogen and 6 ounces of phosphate,...

Q: Shirtstop makes T-shirts with logos and sells them in its

Shirtstop makes T-shirts with logos and sells them in its chain of retail stores. It contracts with two different plants—one in Puerto Rico and one in The Bahamas. The shirts from the plant in Puerto...

Q: In Problem 40: a. Suppose Shirtstop decided it wanted

In Problem 40: a. Suppose Shirtstop decided it wanted to minimize the defective shirts while keeping costs below $2,000. Reformulate the problem with these changes and solve graphically. b. How many f...

Q: Angela and Bob Ray keep a large garden in which they grow

Angela and Bob Ray keep a large garden in which they grow cabbage, tomatoes, and onions to make two kinds of relish—chow-chow and tomato. The chow-chow is made primarily of cabbage, whereas the tomato...

Q: A group of developers is opening a health club near a new

A group of developers is opening a health club near a new housing development. The health club— which will have exercise and workout equipment, basketball courts, swimming pools, an indoor walking/run...

Q: A metal shop fabricates windows and doors to construction companies. To

A metal shop fabricates windows and doors to construction companies. To fabricate these, the shop uses iron, glass, and labor. The company has 80 units of standard size iron, 60 square feet of glass,...

Q: Refer to Problem 5. a. How much iron and

Refer to Problem 5. a. How much iron and labor will be unused if the optimal number of windows and doors are produced? b. Explain the effect on the optimal solution of changing the profit on a window...

Q: The Crumb and Custard Bakery makes coffee cakes and Danish pastries in

The Crumb and Custard Bakery makes coffee cakes and Danish pastries in large pans. The main ingredients are flour and sugar. There are 25 pounds of flour and 16 pounds of sugar available, and the dema...

Q: In Problem 7, how much flour and sugar will be left

In Problem 7, how much flour and sugar will be left unused if the optimal numbers of cakes and Danish are baked?

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: maximize Z =

Solve the following linear programming model graphically: maximize Z = 3x1 + 6x2 subject to 3x1 + 2x2 … 18 x1 + x2 Ú 5 x1 … 4 x1, x2 Ú 0

Q: Given the following QM for Windows computer solution of a linear programming

Given the following QM for Windows computer solution of a linear programming model, graph the problem and identify the solution point, including variable values and slack, from the computer output:

Q: Solve Problem 9 graphically. a. How many hours of

Solve Problem 9 graphically. a. How many hours of the cutter’s time are used? Does it have any leftover time? b. If the fitter is able to reduce the cost of product A from €8 to €6 and product B from...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 9 for the fitter

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 9 for the fitter by using the computer. a. If the fitter can obtain additional hours either to cutter or grinder (but not both), which should...

Q: United Aluminum Company of Cincinnati produces three grades (high, medium

United Aluminum Company of Cincinnati produces three grades (high, medium, and low) of aluminum at two mills. Each mill has a different production capacity (in tons per day) for each grade, as follows...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 12 for United Aluminum

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 12 for United Aluminum Company graphically. a. How much extra (i.e., surplus) high-, medium-, and low-grade aluminum does the company produce a...

Q: The Tech Student Government Association (SGA) has several campus projects

The Tech Student Government Association (SGA) has several campus projects it undertakes each year, and its primary source of funding to support these projects is a T-shirt sale in the fall for what is...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 12 for United Aluminum

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 12 for United Aluminum Company by using the computer. a. Identify and explain the shadow prices for each of the aluminum grade contract require...

Q: Patel brothers have 50 acres of farmland on the banks of River

Patel brothers have 50 acres of farmland on the banks of River Ganges. They plan to grow tomatoes and onions. Since onions requires less water, the irrigation authority wants the brothers to cultivate...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 15 for the Patel

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 15 for the Patel brothers graphically. a. How many acres of land was cultivated at the optimal solution? Did they use all the land? b. If they...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 15 for the Patel

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 15 for the Patel brothers using the computer. a. If the authorities allow the brothers to plant a minimum of 20 acres with onion, should they...

Q: The manager of a fast food restaurant at the Heathrow Airport wants

The manager of a fast food restaurant at the Heathrow Airport wants to determine how many sandwiches and bread-omelettes to prepare for customers. These foods require the following ingredients. The re...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 18 for the fast

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 18 for the fast food restaurant graphically. a. How many extra breads and eggs are leftover at the optimal solution? Is there any idle labor t...

Q: Formulate a linear programming model for Problem 37 in Chapter 1 and

Formulate a linear programming model for Problem 37 in Chapter 1 and solve using the computer. How does this solution differ from the solution to Problem 33 in Chapter 1?

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 18 for the fast

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 18 for the fast food restaurant using computer. a. Identify and explain the shadow prices for each of the resource constraints. b. Which of th...

Q: London Fashions specializes in the design and delivery of apparels. To

London Fashions specializes in the design and delivery of apparels. To improve its sales, the company puts ads on TV and print media. TV channels play the video clip of an ad for 60 seconds and charge...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 21 for London Fashions

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 21 for London Fashions graphically. a. Determine the sensitivity ranges for the cost of TV. b. Does the company give any more print media ads...

Q: The owners of Backstreets Italian Restaurant are considering starting a delivery service

The owners of Backstreets Italian Restaurant are considering starting a delivery service for pizza and their other Italian dishes in the small college town where they are located. They can purchase a...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 21 for the for

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 21 for the for London Fashions using computer. a. If the firm could reduce the minimum ad requirements for TV or print media, which should it...

Q: Indians drink lassi during the summer because of its cooling properties.

Indians drink lassi during the summer because of its cooling properties. It is made from yogurt, and fruit juices are added to have different flavors. Strawberry lassi consists of yogurt and strawberr...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 24 for strawberry lassi

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 24 for strawberry lassi graphically. a. Indicate the slack and surplus available at the optimal solution point and explain their meanings. b....

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 24 for strawberry lassi

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 24 for strawberry lassi using computer. a. Identify the sensitivity ranges for the objective function coefficient and explain what the upper a...

Q: A farmer plans to cultivate rice and wheat in his 200 acres

A farmer plans to cultivate rice and wheat in his 200 acres of land. To get a decent profit, he has to use at least 150 acres of land. Per the environmental agency’s recommendation, for each acre of r...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 27 for the farmer

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 27 for the farmer using computer. a. If the farmer has access to additional 50 acres of land, would it be beneficial for him to use the land?...

Q: Xara Stores in the United States stocks a particular type of designer

Xara Stores in the United States stocks a particular type of designer denim jeans that is manufactured in China and Brazil and imported to the Xara distribution center in the United States. It orders...

Q: Given the following Excel spreadsheet for a linear programming model and Solver

Given the following Excel spreadsheet for a linear programming model and Solver Parameters window, indicate the formula for cell B13 and fill in the Solver Parameters window with the appropriate infor...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 29 for Xara Stores

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 29 for Xara Stores graphically and by using the computer. a. If the Chinese supplier were able to reduce its percentage of defective pairs of j...

Q: Alexis Harrington received an inheritance of $95,000, and

Alexis Harrington received an inheritance of $95,000, and she is considering two speculative investments—the purchase of land and the purchase of cattle. Each investment would be for 1 year. Under the...

Q: Kathleen Taylor is a high school student who has been investigating the

Kathleen Taylor is a high school student who has been investigating the possibility of mowing lawns for a summer job. She has a couple of friends she thinks she could hire on an hourly basis per job....

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 31 for Alexis Harrington

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 31 for Alexis Harrington graphically. a. How much would the return for cattle have to increase for Alexis to invest only in cattle? b. Should a...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 31 for Alexis Harrington

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 31 for Alexis Harrington by using the computer. a. If Alexis decided to invest some of her own savings along with the money from her inheritanc...

Q: Use the computer to solve Problem 56 from Chapter 2 to determine

Use the computer to solve Problem 56 from Chapter 2 to determine how many slices of pizza and hot dogs the fraternity must sell to break even on their project to open a food booth at the football stad...

Q: Angie Xu has converted her garage into a greenhouse with long tables

Angie Xu has converted her garage into a greenhouse with long tables where she plans to grow flower plants from seeds to sell in the spring at the downtown market. She will plant two types of flowers...

Q: Transform the following linear programming model into standard form and solve by

Transform the following linear programming model into standard form and solve by using the computer:

Q: Chemco Corporation produces a chemical mixture for a specific customer in 1

Chemco Corporation produces a chemical mixture for a specific customer in 1,000-pound batches. The mixture contains three ingredients—zinc, mercury, and potassium. The mixture must conform to formula...

Q: The following linear programming model formulation is used for the production of

The following linear programming model formulation is used for the production of four different products, with two different manufacturing processes and two different material requirements: a. Solve t...

Q: Island Publishing Company publishes two types of magazines on a monthly basis

Island Publishing Company publishes two types of magazines on a monthly basis: a restaurant and entertainment guide and a real estate guide. The company distributes the magazines free to businesses, h...

Q: Solve the following model from Chapter 2 (Problem 9) using

Solve the following model from Chapter 2 (Problem 9) using Excel: maximize Z = 3x1 + 6x2 (+, profit) subject to 3x1 + 2x2 … 18 (units, resource 1) x1 + x2 Ú 5 (units, resource 2) x1 … 4 (units, resour...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 39 for Island Publishing

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 39 for Island Publishing Company graphically. a. Determine the sensitivity range for the advertising revenue generated by the real estate guid...

Q: Ahmed wants to earn some extra pocket money while on his summer

Ahmed wants to earn some extra pocket money while on his summer break, which is 5 weeks long. He plans to work for three days a week and enjoy his vacation the rest of the week. He has identified that...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 39 for Island Publishing

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 39 for Island Publishing Company by using the computer. a. How much would it be worth to Island Publishing Company to obtain enough additional...

Q: The college of business of a large university offers six major programs

The college of business of a large university offers six major programs and set the tuition as tabulated. The college plans to admit a total of 3,000 students in all the six majors with at least 200 s...

Q: a. In Problem 42, the capacity of the college is

a. In Problem 42, the capacity of the college is 3,000 students. If the university plans to increase the capacity of the college to 3,500, should the college accept this expansion? Explain. b. Analyze...

Q: The Food Max grocery store sells three brands of milk in half

The Food Max grocery store sells three brands of milk in half-gallon cartons—its own brand, a local dairy brand, and a national brand. The profit from its own brand is $0.97 per carton, the profit fro...

Q: a. If Food Max in Problem 44 could increase its shelf

a. If Food Max in Problem 44 could increase its shelf space for half-gallon cartons of milk, how much would profit increase per carton? b. If Food Max could get the local dairy to increase the amount...

Q: John Hoke owns Hoke’s Spokes, a bicycle shop. Most of

John Hoke owns Hoke’s Spokes, a bicycle shop. Most of John’s bicycle sales are customer orders; however, he also stocks bicycles for walk-in customers. He stocks three types of bicycles—road-racing, c...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 46 for Hoke’s Spokes

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 46 for Hoke’s Spokes by using the computer. a. Should John Hoke try to increase his budget for purchasing bikes, increase space to stock bikes,...

Q: Metro Food Services Company delivers fresh sandwiches each morning to vending machines

Metro Food Services Company delivers fresh sandwiches each morning to vending machines throughout the city. The company makes three kinds of sandwiches—ham and cheese, bologna, and chicken salad. A ha...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 48 for Metro Food

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 48 for Metro Food Services Company by using the computer. a. If Metro Food Services could hire another worker and increase its available assemb...

Q: The following model was solved graphically in Chapter 2 (Problem 18

The following model was solved graphically in Chapter 2 (Problem 18): maximize Z = 5x1 + 8x2 (+, profit) subject to 3x1 + 5x2 … 50 (units, resource 1) 2x1 + 4x2 â€&brvba...

Q: Whitney Eggleston has quit her job in retail sales and has moved

Whitney Eggleston has quit her job in retail sales and has moved back into her parent’s house with the idea of starting an online home decor business. She plans to purchase items like decorative pillo...

Q: a. In Problem 50, if the pottery company determines that

a. In Problem 50, if the pottery company determines that the profit from dining ware was £15 instead of £10, how does that affect the optimal solution? b. If the pottery company could secure additiona...

Q: Exeter Mines produces iron ore at four different mines; however,

Exeter Mines produces iron ore at four different mines; however, the ores extracted at each mine are different in their iron content. Mine 1 produces magnetite ore, which has a 70% iron content; mine...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 52 for Exeter Mines

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 52 for Exeter Mines by using the computer. a. Do any of the mines have slack capacity? If yes, which one(s)? b. If Exeter Mines could increase...

Q: Given the following linear programming model: / transform the

Given the following linear programming model: transform the model into standard form and solve by using the computer.

Q: Tracy McCoy has committed to the local PTA to make some items

Tracy McCoy has committed to the local PTA to make some items for a bake sale on Saturday. She has decided to make some combination of chocolate cakes, loaves of white bread, custard pies, and sugar c...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 55 for Tracy McCoy

Solve the linear programming model formulated in Problem 55 for Tracy McCoy. a. Are any of the ingredients left over? b. If Tracy could get more of any ingredient, which should it be? Why? c. If Tracy...

Q: A manufacturer produces stationeries—binder clips, pencils, erasers,

A manufacturer produces stationeries—binder clips, pencils, erasers, and sharpeners—and packs them in boxes. A box of binder clips will have 12 pieces of binding cl...

Q: Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 57 using computer.

Solve the linear programming model formulation in Problem 57 using computer. a. Are there any extra (slack) resources available? b. If the manufacturer could obtain additional resources, which one wou...

Q: Guanming wants to paint houses and commercial buildings during his summer vacation

Guanming wants to paint houses and commercial buildings during his summer vacation. He has two types of customers—residential and commercial. The profit from a residential property is HKD500 and from...

Q: Formulate homework Problem 38 in Chapter 1 as a linear programming model

Formulate homework Problem 38 in Chapter 1 as a linear programming model, and solve using the computer.

Q: A bakery specializes in cupcakes and chocolate cookies. The bakery estimates

A bakery specializes in cupcakes and chocolate cookies. The bakery estimates that cupcakes will account for 75% of its total sales, whereas chocolate cookies will account for 25% of its total sales. T...

Q: Solve the linear programming model in Problem 59 using the computer.

Solve the linear programming model in Problem 59 using the computer. a. Which resources constrain how many jobs Guanming can contract for? b. Guanming wants for increase either his working hours per w...

Q: A company produces two products, A and B, which have

A company produces two products, A and B, which have profits of $9 and $7, respectively. Each unit of product requires two resources are as follows: a. Formulate a linear programming model to determin...

Q: Solve Problem 7 using the computer.

Solve Problem 7 using the computer.

Q: A fitter produces two types of fitting products—product A and

A fitter produces two types of fitting products—product A and product B—using a cutting machine (cutter) and a grinding machine (grinder). Product A requires 4 hours of the cutter and 8 hours of the g...

Q: In the product mix example in this chapter, Quick-Screen

In the product mix example in this chapter, Quick-Screen is considering adding some extra operators who would reduce processing times for each of the four clothing items by 10%. This would also increa...

Q: Grafton Metalworks Company produces metal alloys from six different ores it mines

Grafton Metalworks Company produces metal alloys from six different ores it mines. The company has an order from a customer to produce an alloy that contains four metals accord- ing to the following s...

Q: The Roadnet Transport Company expanded its shipping capacity by purchasing 90 trailer

The Roadnet Transport Company expanded its shipping capacity by purchasing 90 trailer trucks from a bankrupt competitor. The company subsequently located 30 of the purchased trucks at each of its ship...

Q: A greenhouse farmer plans to grow three crops—cucumber, potato

A greenhouse farmer plans to grow three crops—cucumber, potato, and tomato—in the forth- coming season in his farm, which spans 60 hectares. Each crop requires nitr...

Q: Lawns Unlimited is a lawn care and maintenance company. One of

Lawns Unlimited is a lawn care and maintenance company. One of its services is to seed new lawns as well as bare or damaged areas in established lawns. The company uses three basic grass seed mixes it...

Q: Alexandra Bergson has subdivided her 2,000-acre farm into

Alexandra Bergson has subdivided her 2,000-acre farm into three plots and has contracted with three local farm families to operate the plots. She has instructed each sharecropper to plant three crops:...

Q: The Willow Furniture Company produces tables. The fixed monthly cost of

The Willow Furniture Company produces tables. The fixed monthly cost of production is $8,000, and the variable cost per table is $65. The tables sell for $180 apiece. a. For a monthly volume of 300 ta...

Q: As a result of a recently passed bill, a congressman’s district

As a result of a recently passed bill, a congressman’s district has been allocated $4 million for programs and projects. It is up to the congressman to decide how to distribute the m...

Q: Anna Broderick is the dietitian for the State University football team,

Anna Broderick is the dietitian for the State University football team, and she is attempting to determine a nutritious lunch menu for the team. She has set the following nutritional guidelines for ea...

Q: The Midland Tool Shop has four heavy presses it uses to stamp

The Midland Tool Shop has four heavy presses it uses to stamp out prefabricated metal covers and housings for electronic consumer products. All four presses operate differently and are of different si...

Q: A fast food restaurant in Dubai needs white and dark meat to

A fast food restaurant in Dubai needs white and dark meat to produce patties and burgers. Cost of a kg of white meat is AED10 and dark meat is AED7. Patties must contain exactly 60% white meat and 40%...

Q: Ampco is a manufacturing company that has a contract to supply a

Ampco is a manufacturing company that has a contract to supply a customer with parts from April through September. However, Ampco does not have enough storage space to store the parts during this peri...

Q: In the diet example in this chapter, what would be the

In the diet example in this chapter, what would be the effect on the optimal solution of increasing the minimum calorie requirement for the breakfast to 500 calories? To 600 calories? Increase the bre...

Q: Brooks City has three consolidated high schools, each with a capacity

Brooks City has three consolidated high schools, each with a capacity of 1,200 students. The school board has partitioned the city into five busing districts—north, south, east, west...

Q: The head of the Department of Business Analytics at Tech is determining

The head of the Department of Business Analytics at Tech is determining faculty teaching schedules for the department’s 10 faculty members for next semester. There are 20 course sect...

Q: The Southfork Feed Company makes a feed mix from four ingredients—

The Southfork Feed Company makes a feed mix from four ingredients—oats, corn, soybeans, and a vitamin supplement. The company has 300 pounds of oats, 400 pounds of corn, 200 pounds of soybeans, and 10...

Q: The United Charities annual fund-raising drive is scheduled to take

The United Charities annual fund-raising drive is scheduled to take place next week. Donations are collected during the day and night, by telephone, and through personal contact. The average donation...

Q: David wants to be an entrepreneur after his graduation. He is

David wants to be an entrepreneur after his graduation. He is interested in toy manufacturing. After conducting market research, he estimates that his initial investment to buy brand-new toy productio...

Q: Gobblecakes is a bakery that specializes in cupcakes. The annual fixed

Gobblecakes is a bakery that specializes in cupcakes. The annual fixed cost to make cupcakes is $18,000. The variable cost including ingredients and labor to make a cupcake is $0.90. The bakery sells...

Q: Alexis is in the first year of her undergraduate program. Her

Alexis is in the first year of her undergraduate program. Her father has contributed £25,000 toward her education. From this amount she must pay her tuition for the first three years and she expects a...

Q: The honorary business fraternity at Tech is planning an all-day

The honorary business fraternity at Tech is planning an all-day bake sale on Saturday of a home football game as a charity fund-raising project. The members will bake cakes, cup- cakes, and cookies in...

Q: A furniture company produces tables, chairs, and sofas. The

A furniture company produces tables, chairs, and sofas. The company uses lumber, fabric, and glass to produce these products. Labor performs the cutting, sanding, and assembly operations. The followin...

Q: An apparel company wants to popularize its products by contacting its prospective

An apparel company wants to popularize its products by contacting its prospective customers. The company sets a target of contacting at least 500 men, 400 women, 300 children, and 420 schools. The com...

Q: The Mill Mountain Coffee Shop blends coffee on the premises for its

The Mill Mountain Coffee Shop blends coffee on the premises for its customers. It sells three basic blends in 1-pound bags: Special, Mountain Dark, and Mill Regular. It uses four different types of co...

Q: Toyz is a large discount toy store in Valley Wood Mall.

Toyz is a large discount toy store in Valley Wood Mall. The store typically has slow sales in the summer months that increase dramatically and rise to a peak at Christmas. During the summer and fall,...

Q: In the investment example in this chapter, how would the solution

In the investment example in this chapter, how would the solution be affected if the requirement that the entire $70,000 be invested was relaxed such that it is the maximum amount available for invest...

Q: The Skimmer Boat Company manufactures the Water Skimmer bass fishing boat.

The Skimmer Boat Company manufactures the Water Skimmer bass fishing boat. The company purchases the engines it installs in its boats from the Mar-gine Company, which specializes in marine engines. Sk...

Q: A confectionary store is producing two types of candies: Bulk chocolate

A confectionary store is producing two types of candies: Bulk chocolate and Mini sticks candies. Both of these candies use chocolate liquor, butter, and sugar. Currently the store has 25 lb of chocola...

Q: Joe Henderson runs a small metal parts shop. The shop contains

Joe Henderson runs a small metal parts shop. The shop contains three machines—a drill press, a lathe, and a grinder. Joe has three operators, each certified to work on all three mach...

Q: Melissa Beadle is a student at Tech, and she wants to

Melissa Beadle is a student at Tech, and she wants to decide how many hours each day to allocate to the following activities: class; studying; leisure and fun stuff; personal activities such as eating...

Q: Green Valley Mills produces carpet at plants in St. Louis and

Green Valley Mills produces carpet at plants in St. Louis and Richmond. The plants ship the carpet to two outlets in Chicago and Atlanta. The cost per ton of shipping carpet from each of the two plant...

Q: Dr. Maureen Becker, the head administrator at Jefferson County Regional

Dr. Maureen Becker, the head administrator at Jefferson County Regional Hospital, must determine a schedule for nurses to make sure there are enough of them on duty throughout the day. During the day,...

Q: A manufacturer of bathroom fixtures produces fiberglass bathtubs in an assembly operation

A manufacturer of bathroom fixtures produces fiberglass bathtubs in an assembly operation that consists of three processes—molding, smoothing, and painting. The number of units that...

Q: The admissions office at State University wants to develop a planning model

The admissions office at State University wants to develop a planning model for next year’s entering freshman class. The university has 4,500 available openings for freshmen. Tuition...

Q: Suzuki Motors is a leading car manufacturer in India manufacturing cars at

Suzuki Motors is a leading car manufacturer in India manufacturing cars at its Gurgaon facility. Suzuki Motors has manufactured 500 cars. These cars are to be transported to its customers in Vizag an...

Q: A refinery blends four petroleum components into three grades of gasoline—

A refinery blends four petroleum components into three grades of gasoline—regular, premium, and diesel. The maximum quantities available of each component and the cost per barrel are...

Q: For the marketing example in this chapter, if the budget is

For the marketing example in this chapter, if the budget is increased by $20,000, how much will audience exposures be increased? If Biggs Department Store wanted the same total number of people expose...

Q: A maintenance section of a leading property company installs appliances for free

A maintenance section of a leading property company installs appliances for free in its residential and commercial properties. Whoever rents the properties can avail the free service only once at the...

Q: The Cash and Carry Building Supply Company has received the following order

The Cash and Carry Building Supply Company has received the following order for boards in three lengths: The company has 25-foot standard-length boards in stock. Therefore, the standard-length boards...

Q: An investment firm has $1 million to invest in stocks,

An investment firm has $1 million to invest in stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and real estate. The firm wishes to determine the mix of investments that will maximize the cash value at the end...

Q: A pottery company produces three types of products from clay: dining

A pottery company produces three types of products from clay: dining ware, sanitary ware, and floor tiles. The company has a stock of 500 kg of clay. A dining ware needs 2 kg of clay, sanitary ware, 4...

Q: The Jones, Jones, Smith, and Rodman commodities trading firm

The Jones, Jones, Smith, and Rodman commodities trading firm knows the prices at which it will be able to buy and sell a certain commodity during the next 4 months. The buying price (ci) and selling p...

Q: The production manager of Videotechnics Company is attempting to determine the upcoming

The production manager of Videotechnics Company is attempting to determine the upcoming 5-month production schedule for video recorders. Past production records indicate that 2,000 recorders can be pr...

Q: The manager of the Ewing and Barnes Department Store has four employees

The manager of the Ewing and Barnes Department Store has four employees available to assign to three departments in the store—lamps, sporting goods, and linens. The manager wants eac...

Q: Tidewater City Bank has four branches with the following inputs and outputs

Tidewater City Bank has four branches with the following inputs and outputs: The monthly output and input values for each bank are as follows: Using data envelopment analysis (DEA), determine which b...

Q: Carillon Health Systems owns three hospitals, and it wants to determine

Carillon Health Systems owns three hospitals, and it wants to determine which, if any, of the hospitals are inefficient. The hospital inputs each month are (1) hospital beds (100s), (2) non- physician...

Q: Managers at the Transcontinent Shipping and Supply Company want to know the

Managers at the Transcontinent Shipping and Supply Company want to know the maximum tonnage of goods they can transport from city A to city F. The firm can contract for railroad cars on different rail...

Q: The law firm of Smith, Smith, Smith, and Jones

The law firm of Smith, Smith, Smith, and Jones is recruiting at law schools for new lawyers for the coming year. The firm has developed the following estimate of the number of hours of casework it wil...

Q: For the transportation example in this chapter, suppose that televisions not

For the transportation example in this chapter, suppose that televisions not shipped were to incur storage costs of $9 at Cincinnati, $6 at Atlanta, and $7 at Pittsburgh. How would these storage costs...

Q: In Problem 49, the optimal solution results in a fractional (

In Problem 49, the optimal solution results in a fractional (i.e., noninteger) number of lawyers being hired. Explain how you would go about logically determining a new solution with a whole (integer)...

Q: The Goliath Tool and Machine Shop produces a single product that consists

The Goliath Tool and Machine Shop produces a single product that consists of three subcomponents that are assembled to form the product. The three components are manufactured in an operation that invo...

Q: When Molly Lai purchased the Clean Clothes Corner Laundry, she thought

When Molly Lai purchased the Clean Clothes Corner Laundry, she thought that because it was in a good location near several high-income neighborhoods, she would automatically generate good business if...

Q: A ship has two cargo holds, one fore and one aft

A ship has two cargo holds, one fore and one aft. The fore cargo hold has a weight capacity of 70,000 pounds and a volume capacity of 30,000 cubic feet. The aft hold has a weight capacity of 90,000 po...

Q: Eyewitness News is shown on channel 5 Monday through Friday evenings from

Eyewitness News is shown on channel 5 Monday through Friday evenings from 5:00 p.M. to 6:00 p.M. During the hour-long broadcast, 18 minutes are allocated to commercials. The remaining 42 minutes of ai...

Q: Ahmed owns camels and sells camel milk in cans. A can

Ahmed owns camels and sells camel milk in cans. A can will hold 3 liters of milk. To market his products, he brands his products as High-Vitamin and Low-Fat. Camel milk is processed with liquid-based...

Q: The White Horse Apple Products Company purchases apples from local growers and

The White Horse Apple Products Company purchases apples from local growers and makes applesauce and apple juice. It costs $0.60 to produce a jar of applesauce and $0.85 to produce a bottle of apple ju...

Q: Mazy’s Department Store has decided to stay open on a 24-

Mazy’s Department Store has decided to stay open on a 24-hour basis. The store manager has divided the 24-hour day into six 4-hour periods and determined the following minimum person...

Q: Venture Systems is a consulting firm that develops e-commerce systems

Venture Systems is a consulting firm that develops e-commerce systems and Web sites for its clients. It has six available consultants and eight client projects under contract. The consultants have dif...

Q: Great Northwoods Outfitters is a retail phone-catalog company that specializes

Great Northwoods Outfitters is a retail phone-catalog company that specializes in outdoor clothing and equipment. A phone station at the company will be staffed with either full-time operators or temp...

Q: In Problem 58, Great Northwoods Outfitters is going to alter its

In Problem 58, Great Northwoods Outfitters is going to alter its staffing policy. Instead of hiring a constant group of full-time operators for the entire 8-week planning period, it has decided to hir...

Q: For the blend example in this chapter, if the requirement that

For the blend example in this chapter, if the requirement that “at least 3,000 barrels of each grade of motor oil” was changed to exactly 3,000 barrels of each grade, how would this affect the optimal...

Q: Blue Ridge Power and Light Company generates electrical power at four coal

Blue Ridge Power and Light Company generates electrical power at four coal-fired power plants along the eastern seaboard in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware. The company purchases coal...

Q: Vicki Smith, Penny Miller, and Darryl Davis are students at

Vicki Smith, Penny Miller, and Darryl Davis are students at State University. In the summer, they often go rafting with other students down the Ocobee River in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountain foothills...

Q: A water theme park plays seven games depending on the demand during

A water theme park plays seven games depending on the demand during weekdays and weekends. The park earns revenues (in thousands of euros) from playing these games and the revenue varies with the days...

Q: The city of Salem has four police stations, with the following

The city of Salem has four police stations, with the following inputs and outputs: The monthly output and input data for each station are Help the city council determine which of the police stations a...

Q: Air Jet operates flights between Delhi and Darjeeling, a tourist destination

Air Jet operates flights between Delhi and Darjeeling, a tourist destination, which takes approximately 2 hours. Pilots report to duty based on where they were hired. For example, if a pilot, David, w...

Q: The National Cereal Company produces a Light-Snak cereal package with

The National Cereal Company produces a Light-Snak cereal package with a selection of small pouches of four different cereals—Crunchies, Toasties, Snakmix, and Granolies. Each cereal...

Q: A car manufacturer has production plants in Germany, the United Kingdom

A car manufacturer has production plants in Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, and it exports cars to several other countries. The manufacturer’s supply chain includes manufact...

Q: In the event of a disaster situation at Tech from weather,

In the event of a disaster situation at Tech from weather, an accident, or terrorism, victims will be transported by emergency vehicles to three area hospitals: Montgomery Regional, Radford Memorial,...

Q: Two coffee house chains, Startrak and Mill Mountain, dominate the

Two coffee house chains, Startrak and Mill Mountain, dominate the Columbus market. Startrak has developed three new marketing strategies, 1, 2, and 3, for the fall season, which include various combin...

Q: On their farm, the Friendly family grows apples that they harvest

On their farm, the Friendly family grows apples that they harvest each fall and make into three products—apple butter, applesauce, and apple jelly. They sell these three items at several local grocery...

Q: A hospital dietitian prepares breakfast menus every morning for the hospital patients

A hospital dietitian prepares breakfast menus every morning for the hospital patients. Part of the dietitian’s responsibility is to make sure that minimum daily requirements for vita...

Q: Lakeside Boatworks is planning to manufacture three types of molded fiberglass recreational

Lakeside Boatworks is planning to manufacture three types of molded fiberglass recreational boats—a fishing (bass) boat, a ski boat, and a small speedboat. The estimated selling pric...

Q: The town of Draper, with a population of 20,000

The town of Draper, with a population of 20,000, sits adjacent to State University, which has an enrollment of 27,000 students. Downtown Draper merchants have long complained about the lack of parking...

Q: An interior design and construction company produces two types of tiles—

An interior design and construction company produces two types of tiles—floor tiles and wall tiles. Floor tiles are made with slightly rough surface to make it nonslippery, whereas wall tiles are give...

Q: Lauren Moore has sold her business for $500,000 and

Lauren Moore has sold her business for $500,000 and wants to invest in condominium units (which she intends to rent) and land (which she will lease to a farmer). She estimates that she will receive an...

Q: The owner of the Consolidated Machine Shop has $10,000

The owner of the Consolidated Machine Shop has $10,000 available to purchase a lathe, a press, a grinder, or some combination thereof. The following 0–1 integer linear programming mo...

Q: A jewelry store makes necklaces and bracelets from gold and platinum.

A jewelry store makes necklaces and bracelets from gold and platinum. The store has 20 ounces of gold and 20 ounces of platinum. Each necklace requires 5 ounces of gold and 2 ounces of platinum, where...

Q: In the example problem solution for this chapter on page 232,

In the example problem solution for this chapter on page 232, a textbook company was attempting to determine how many sales representatives to assign to each of two new regions. The company has now de...

Q: Working part-time in a restaurant near his university, Sabastian

Working part-time in a restaurant near his university, Sabastian expects to earn €2,000 during his three-month summer vacation. He plans to invest his hard-earned money in the availab...

Q: Mazy’s Department Store has decided to stay open for business on a

Mazy’s Department Store has decided to stay open for business on a 24-hour basis. The store manager has divided the 24-hour day into six 4-hour periods and has determined the followi...

Q: The athletic boosters club for Beaconville has planned a 2-day

The athletic boosters club for Beaconville has planned a 2-day fund-raising drive to purchase uniforms for all the local high schools and to improve facilities. Donations will be solicited during the...

Q: The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) wants to advertise its upcoming

The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) wants to advertise its upcoming season of plays, concerts, and ballets. A television commercial that costs $25,000 will supposedly reach 53,000 potential arts custo...

Q: Juan Hernandez, a Cuban athlete who visits the United States and

Juan Hernandez, a Cuban athlete who visits the United States and Europe frequently, is allowed to return with a limited number of consumer items not generally available in Cuba. The items, which are c...

Q: Draper, where Tech is located, does not have a commercial

Draper, where Tech is located, does not have a commercial airport; instead residents who are flying on an airline must travel to the airport in Roanoke 40 miles away. The town council is considering a...

Q: A political party wants to campaign for the forthcoming elections. The

A political party wants to campaign for the forthcoming elections. The party has planned to allocate party volunteers to the four constituencies the party plans to contest in. Each volunteer visits hi...

Q: A family has some rose plants in its garden. The family

A family has some rose plants in its garden. The family wants to use a fertilizer in their garden. To prepare the fertilizer, the family needs to blend two chemicals (1 and 2). These chemicals provide...

Q: The Terraco Motor Company has produced a lightweight, all-terrain

The Terraco Motor Company has produced a lightweight, all-terrain vehicle code-named “J99 Terra” for the military. The company is now planning to sell the Terra to...

Q: A farmer owns 150 acres of land and plans to sow wheat

A farmer owns 150 acres of land and plans to sow wheat, rice, and corn. He can use the storage facility of the government but must reserve the space before planting crops. He receives water free from...

Q: Brenda Last, an undergraduate business major at State University, is

Brenda Last, an undergraduate business major at State University, is attempting to determine her course schedule for the fall semester. She is considering seven 3-credit-hour courses, which are shown...

Q: A welder fabricates steel doors, gates, and tables using cutting

A welder fabricates steel doors, gates, and tables using cutting and welding machines. He has 200 units of steel, 630 processing hours of cutting machine, and 600 hours of welding machine. He earns a...

Q: Harry and Melissa Jacobson produce handcrafted furniture in a workshop on their

Harry and Melissa Jacobson produce handcrafted furniture in a workshop on their farm. They have obtained a load of 600 board feet of birch from a neighbor and are planning to produce round kitchen tab...

Q: The Jacobsons in Problem 24 have been approached by a home furnishings

The Jacobsons in Problem 24 have been approached by a home furnishings company that needs a wooden stool for its catalog. The company has asked the Jacobsons to produce a batch of 20 wooden stools, an...

Q: The Suntrek Company is a global apparel retailer with stores around the

The Suntrek Company is a global apparel retailer with stores around the world. It manufactures many of its clothing items in China and transports them by rail and truck to four ports on the coast&acir...

Q: Six Sigma is a well-recognized quality management system that employs

Six Sigma is a well-recognized quality management system that employs improvement projects to improve business processes to reduce product and service defects, reduce costs, and increase profits. Each...

Q: The Metropolitan Police Department was recently criticized in the local media for

The Metropolitan Police Department was recently criticized in the local media for not responding to police calls in the downtown area rapidly enough. In several recent cases, alarms had sounded for br...

Q: The Skimmer Boat Company manufactures three kinds of molded fiberglass recreational boats

The Skimmer Boat Company manufactures three kinds of molded fiberglass recreational boats— a bass fishing boat, a ski boat, and a speedboat. The profit for a bass boat is $20,500, the profit for a ski...

Q: The Reliance Manufacturing Company produces an aircraft part. The company can

The Reliance Manufacturing Company produces an aircraft part. The company can produce the part entirely at a flexible work center with multiple computerized machines. The company has four work centers...

Q: Solve Problem 55 in Chapter 3 as an integer programming model using

Solve Problem 55 in Chapter 3 as an integer programming model using the computer.

Q: Customers call an airline call center to book seats. There are

Customers call an airline call center to book seats. There are three divisions in the airline call center, one for booking first class seats, one for booking business class seats, and one for booking...

Q: A truck manufacturer has three manufacturing plants and four retail outlets.

A truck manufacturer has three manufacturing plants and four retail outlets. The details of the demand at outlets, supply at plants, and the cost to transport between plants and outlets in lakhs (a la...

Q: A carpenter makes tables and chairs from wood and steel. His

A carpenter makes tables and chairs from wood and steel. His store has 200 units of wood and 200 units of steel. Each table requires 5 units of wood and 2 units of steel, whereas each chair requires 2...

Q: Sobha Real Estate Company constructs residential apartments in several countries. It

Sobha Real Estate Company constructs residential apartments in several countries. It plans to evaluate the worthiness of five potential construction sites over the next three years and choose the ones...

Q: A petroleum refinery in Dubai wants to expand its refinery and stock

A petroleum refinery in Dubai wants to expand its refinery and stock-yard for the expected surge in the oil prices in the coming years. The company has four distinct activities in its strategic plan&a...

Q: Tech offers a number of off-campus courses in its professional

Tech offers a number of off-campus courses in its professional and executive masters of information technology (MIT) programs at various locations around the state. The courses are taught by a group o...

Q: Rowntown Cab Company has 70 drivers that it must schedule in three

Rowntown Cab Company has 70 drivers that it must schedule in three 8-hour shifts. However, the demand for cabs in the metropolitan area varies dramatically according to the time of day. The slowest pe...

Q: Angela Fox and Zooey Caulfield were food and nutrition majors at State

Angela Fox and Zooey Caulfield were food and nutrition majors at State University, as well as close friends and roommates. Upon graduation Angela and Zooey decided to open a French restaurant in Drape...

Q: A healthcare company plans to open its new chain of clinics in

A healthcare company plans to open its new chain of clinics in seven cities (1 to 7) within its earmarked budget. The population size (in thousands) in cities and associated investment budgets are tab...

Q: Wins above replacement,” or WAR, is a complex statistical measure

Wins above replacement,” or WAR, is a complex statistical measure of a major league baseball player’s performance that sums up a player’s total co...

Q: Globex Investment Capital Corporation owns six companies that have the following estimated

Globex Investment Capital Corporation owns six companies that have the following estimated returns (in millions of dollars) if sold in one of the next 3 years: To operating funds, the company must sel...

Q: An industrial machinery manufacturer produces shapers and drill presses. The manufacturer

An industrial machinery manufacturer produces shapers and drill presses. The manufacturer fore- casts that the demand for shapers for the next month will be at least 5 and the demand for drill presses...

Q: An oil refinery pumps thousands of barrels of crude and refines it

An oil refinery pumps thousands of barrels of crude and refines it to produce fuels. The refinery must plan its production for the next four months to meet its expected demand. The monthly production...

Q: The Kreeger Grocery Store chain has bought out a competing grocery store

The Kreeger Grocery Store chain has bought out a competing grocery store chain. However, it now has too many stores in close proximity to each other in certain cities. In Roanoke the chain has 10 stor...

Q: An investment firm received R120,000 from a client for investment

An investment firm received R120,000 from a client for investment. The firm has identified six options and their expected returns are as given in the following table. Each option needs a mini- mum ent...

Q: The Tech Software School contracts to train employees of companies in the

The Tech Software School contracts to train employees of companies in the use of various soft- ware products and packages. The training programs are all delivered on three consecutive days but require...

Q: A car manufacturer produces cars in five colors: Red, Green

A car manufacturer produces cars in five colors: Red, Green, Blue, White, and Yellow. Only one painting machine is available now for painting cars. The machine must be stopped if the machine is requir...

Q: HTM Realty has a storefront rental property in downtown Draperton, a

HTM Realty has a storefront rental property in downtown Draperton, a small college town next to the Tech campus. The property encompasses four business spaces that open onto College Avenue. HTM has a...

Q: Annabelle Sizemore has cashed in some treasury bonds and a life insurance

Annabelle Sizemore has cashed in some treasury bonds and a life insurance policy that her parents had accumulated over the years for her. She has also saved some money in certificates of deposit and s...

Q: The Valley Times and World News publish and deliver a morning newspaper

The Valley Times and World News publish and deliver a morning newspaper 7 days a week. The bundled papers are delivered by trucks to a number of area communities where they are picked up by carriers a...

Q: The BigRig Trucking Company participates in an Internet transportation exchange where customers

The BigRig Trucking Company participates in an Internet transportation exchange where customers advertise their shipments including load weight and volume, and trip origin and destination. BigRig then...

Q: A state government plans to set up new police stations for the

A state government plans to set up new police stations for the public. The state has seven districts (A through G). Each police station can serve a radius of 30 miles. A district may receive service f...

Q: A business undergraduate student must register for the next semester on or

A business undergraduate student must register for the next semester on or before the drop date. The student meets instructors and assesses potential grades and study-hour requirements. There are eigh...

Q: A tailor makes wool tweed sport coats and wool slacks. He

A tailor makes wool tweed sport coats and wool slacks. He is able to get a shipment of 150 square yards of wool cloth from Scotland each month to make coats and slacks, and he has 200 hours of his own...

Q: A jeweler and her apprentice make silver pins and necklaces by hand

A jeweler and her apprentice make silver pins and necklaces by hand. Each week they have 80 hours of labor and 36 ounces of silver available. It requires 8 hours of labor and 2 ounces of silver to mak...

Q: A glassblower makes glass decanters and glass trays on a weekly basis

A glassblower makes glass decanters and glass trays on a weekly basis. Each item requires 1 pound of glass, and the glassblower has 15 pounds of glass available each week. A glass decanter requires 4...

Q: Samsung sells its four flagship products—cell phones, TVs,

Samsung sells its four flagship products—cell phones, TVs, computing devices, and memory storage devices—through its exclusive showroom in a city. To support sales, it has hired 20 per- sons and train...

Q: Helen Holmes makes pottery by hand in her basement. She has

Helen Holmes makes pottery by hand in her basement. She has 20 hours available each week to make bowls and vases. A bowl requires 3 hours of labor, and a vase requires 2 hours of labor. It requires 2...

Q: A transportation problem involves the following costs, supply, and demand

A transportation problem involves the following costs, supply, and demand: Solve this problem by using the computer.

Q: David from Problem 16 is now concerned as the market demand does

David from Problem 16 is now concerned as the market demand does not look very promising, and he may not be able to sell more than the breakeven volume. Therefore, instead of buying brand- new equipme...

Q: Gilbert Moss and Angela Pasaic spent several summers during their college years

Gilbert Moss and Angela Pasaic spent several summers during their college years working at archaeological sites in the Southwest. While at those digs, they learned how to make ceramic tiles from local...

Q: Essex Energy Company has a contract to deliver 400 tons of coal

Essex Energy Company has a contract to deliver 400 tons of coal to China. The company has mines in the following regions—Appalachia (WV, KY, and VA), Mississippi (IL and IN), and Mid...

Q: IP-computers assembles computers in three countries (the US,

IP-computers assembles computers in three countries (the US, China, and Malaysia). The production capacities of the three assembly plants are: The company exports the computers to three other countrie...

Q: A severe winter ice storm has swept across North Carolina and Virginia

A severe winter ice storm has swept across North Carolina and Virginia, followed by over a foot of snow and frigid, single-digit temperatures. These weather conditions have resulted in numerous downed...

Q: A large manufacturing company is closing three of its existing plants and

A large manufacturing company is closing three of its existing plants and intends to transfer some of its more skilled employees to three plants that will remain open. The number of employees availabl...

Q: A national grain trader procures wheat in standard bags of 50 kg

A national grain trader procures wheat in standard bags of 50 kg from several farmers and sends the wheat bags to different retail outlets. The supply from the different farmers are given in the follo...

Q: Bayville has built a new elementary school, increasing the town’s total

Bayville has built a new elementary school, increasing the town’s total to four schools— Addison, Beeks, Canfield, and Daley. Each has a capacity of 400 students. T...

Q: In Problem 15, the school board determined that it does not

In Problem 15, the school board determined that it does not want any of the schools to be overly crowded compared with the other schools. It would like to assign students from each district to each sc...

Q: Johnson Dairy procures milk from several areas, mainly from milk producers

Johnson Dairy procures milk from several areas, mainly from milk producers in villages, processes milk at their facilities and sells milk in packets in different cities with different prices. Since di...

Q: A private taxi company in the UAE has recently procured 300 taxicabs

A private taxi company in the UAE has recently procured 300 taxicabs to meet the rising demands in three cities—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Of these taxicabs, 100 are 4-seaters, 1...

Q: During U.S. military action in the Middle East,

During U.S. military action in the Middle East, large amounts of military matériel and supplies had to be shipped daily from supply depots in the United States. The critical factor in the...

Q: In “The Possibility” Restaurant case problem in Chapter 2,

In “The Possibility” Restaurant case problem in Chapter 2, Angela Fox and Zooey Caulfield opened a French restaurant called “The Possibility.” Initially, Angela and Zooey could not offer a full, varie...

Q: Solve the following linear programming problem: minimize Z = 3x11

Solve the following linear programming problem: minimize Z = 3x11 + 12x12 + 8x13 + 10x21 + 5x22 + 6x23 + 6x31 + 7x32 + 10x33 subject to

Q: Suntrek, based in China, is a global supplier of denim

Suntrek, based in China, is a global supplier of denim jeans for apparel companies around the world. They purchase raw cotton from producers in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, where it is picked, gi...

Q: Suntrek in Problem 20 ships the cotton it has purchased from the

Suntrek in Problem 20 ships the cotton it has purchased from the U.S. ports to overseas ports in Shanghai, Karachi, and Saigon, where its denim fabric factories are also located. The shipping and hand...

Q: Suntrek in Problem 21 manufactures denim fabric at its factories in Shanghai

Suntrek in Problem 21 manufactures denim fabric at its factories in Shanghai, Karachi, and Saigon and ships it to its denim jeans manufacturing facilities in China, India, Japan, Turkey, and Italy. A...

Q: Suntrek in Problem 22 supplies its finished denim jeans to its customers’

Suntrek in Problem 22 supplies its finished denim jeans to its customers’ distribution centers in the United States in New York and New Orleans, and in Europe in Bristol and Marseill...

Q: PM Computer Services produces personal computers from component parts it buys on

PM Computer Services produces personal computers from component parts it buys on the open market. The company can produce a maximum of 300 personal computers per month. PM wants to determine its produ...

Q: Mohammed owns two trucks and accepts shipments from Dubai and transports them

Mohammed owns two trucks and accepts shipments from Dubai and transports them to Abu Dhabi. His trucks can hold up to certain load and have certain space. The following table pro- vides the capacity l...

Q: Orient Express is a global distribution company that transports its clients’ products

Orient Express is a global distribution company that transports its clients’ products to customers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei. All the products Orient Express ships are stor...

Q: Binford Tools manufactures garden tools. It uses inventory, overtime,

Binford Tools manufactures garden tools. It uses inventory, overtime, and subcontracting to absorb demand fluctuations. Expected demand, regular and overtime production capacity, and subcontracting ca...

Q: The National Western Railroad’s rail network covers most of the U.

The National Western Railroad’s rail network covers most of the U.S. West and Midwest. On a daily basis it sends empty freight cars from various locations in its rail network to its...

Q: Julia Robertson is a senior at Tech, and she’s investigating different

Julia Robertson is a senior at Tech, and she’s investigating different ways to finance her final year at school. She is considering leasing a food booth outside the Tech stadium at home football games...

Q: Four students Ahmed, Bob, Chandni, and David answered a

Four students Ahmed, Bob, Chandni, and David answered a survey about their preferred mobiles. Ten mobiles were demonstrated, and students were asked to rank the mobiles from 1 to 10, 10 being their hi...

Q: Consider the following transportation problem: / Formulate this problem

Consider the following transportation problem: Formulate this problem as a linear programming model, and solve it using the computer.

Q: World Foods, Inc., imports food products such as meats,

World Foods, Inc., imports food products such as meats, cheese, and pastries to the United States from warehouses at ports in Hamburg, Marseilles, and Liverpool. Ships from these ports deliver the pro...

Q: A sports apparel company has received an order for a college basketball

A sports apparel company has received an order for a college basketball team’s national championship T-shirt. The company can purchase the T-shirts from textile factories in Mexico,...

Q: A computer manufacturer plans to enter new markets in three African countries

A computer manufacturer plans to enter new markets in three African countries—Senegal, Ghana, and Ethiopia. The company has two manufacturing facilities in China and Vietnam that can...

Q: A national catalog and Internet retailer has three warehouses and three major

A national catalog and Internet retailer has three warehouses and three major distribution centers located around the country. Normally, items are shipped directly from the warehouses to the distribut...

Q: Horizon Computers manufactures laptops in Germany, Belgium, and Italy.

Horizon Computers manufactures laptops in Germany, Belgium, and Italy. Because of high tariffs between international trade groups, it is sometimes cheaper to ship partially completed laptops to factor...

Q: A mango-processing unit produces mango juice only during the four

A mango-processing unit produces mango juice only during the four months mangoes are harvested. The following diagram shows the production capacities in liters, demand for juice in liters, production...

Q: KanTech Corporation is a global distributor of electrical parts and components.

KanTech Corporation is a global distributor of electrical parts and components. Its customers are electronics companies in the United States, including computer manufacturers and audio/visual product...

Q: In Problem 36, KanTech Corporation is just as concerned that its

In Problem 36, KanTech Corporation is just as concerned that its U.S. distributors receive shipments in the minimum amount of time as they are about minimizing their shipping costs. Suppose that each...

Q: Mary Kelly is a scholarship soccer player at State University. During

Mary Kelly is a scholarship soccer player at State University. During the summer, she works at a youth all-sports camp that several of the university’s coaches operate. The sports ca...

Q: Blue Mountain Coffee Company produces various blends of Free Trade, organic

Blue Mountain Coffee Company produces various blends of Free Trade, organic specialty coffees that it sells to wholesale customers. The company imports 25 million pounds of coffee beans annually from...

Q: The Pinnacle Company is a U.S.-based manufacturer of

The Pinnacle Company is a U.S.-based manufacturer of furniture and appliances that offshored all of its actual manufacturing operations to Asia about a decade ago. It then set up distribution centers...

Q: Steel mills in three cities produce the following amounts of steel:

Steel mills in three cities produce the following amounts of steel: These mills supply steel to four cities, where manufacturing plants have the following demand: Shipping costs per ton of steel are a...

Q: Formulate and solve a transshipment model for the shipments of cottons from

Formulate and solve a transshipment model for the shipments of cottons from the cotton processing facilities to the U.S. ports and to the overseas ports and Suntrek’s fabric factories as described in...

Q: Solve problem 32 from Chapter 4 using the computer.

Solve problem 32 from Chapter 4 using the computer.

Q: A plant has four operators to be assigned to four machines.

A plant has four operators to be assigned to four machines. The time (minutes) required by each worker to produce a product on each machine is shown in the following table: Determine the optimal assig...

Q: A shop has four machinists to be assigned to four machines.

A shop has four machinists to be assigned to four machines. The hourly cost of having each machine operated by each machinist is as follows: However, because he does not have enough experience, machin...

Q: The Omega pharmaceutical firm has five salespersons, whom the firm wants

The Omega pharmaceutical firm has five salespersons, whom the firm wants to assign to five sales regions. Given their various previous contacts, the salespersons are able to cover the regions in diffe...

Q: The Bunker Manufacturing firm has five employees and six machines and wants

The Bunker Manufacturing firm has five employees and six machines and wants to assign the employees to the machines to minimize cost. A cost table showing the cost incurred by each employee on each ma...

Q: Given the following cost table for an assignment problem, determine the

Given the following cost table for an assignment problem, determine the optimal assignment and compute total minimum cost:

Q: The Spring family has owned and operated a garden tool and implements

The Spring family has owned and operated a garden tool and implements manufacturing company since 1952. The company sells garden tools to distributors and also directly to hardware stores and home imp...

Q: An electronics firm produces electronic components, which it supplies to various

An electronics firm produces electronic components, which it supplies to various electrical manufacturers. Quality control records indicate that different employees produce different numbers of defect...

Q: A dispatcher for Citywide Taxi Company has six taxicabs at different locations

A dispatcher for Citywide Taxi Company has six taxicabs at different locations and five customers who have called for service. The mileage from each taxi’s present location to each c...

Q: The Southeastern Conference has nine basketball officials who must be assigned to

The Southeastern Conference has nine basketball officials who must be assigned to three conference games, three to each game. The conference office wants to assign the officials so that the total dist...

Q: South Africa is one of the largest coal producing and exporting countries

South Africa is one of the largest coal producing and exporting countries in the world. A company dealing with coal sources coal from four coalfields—Highveld, Emalehleni, Ermelo, an...

Q: In Problem 49, officials 2 and 8 recently had a confrontation

In Problem 49, officials 2 and 8 recently had a confrontation with one of the coaches in the game in Athens. They were forced to eject the coach after several technical fouls. The conference office de...

Q: State University has planned six special catered events for the Saturday of

State University has planned six special catered events for the Saturday of its homecoming football game. The events include an alumni brunch, a parents’ brunch, a booster club lunch...

Q: A university department head has five instructors to be assigned to four

A university department head has five instructors to be assigned to four different courses. All the instructors have taught the courses in the past and have been evaluated by the students. The rating...

Q: The coach of the women’s swim team at State University is preparing

The coach of the women’s swim team at State University is preparing for the conference swim meet and must choose the four swimmers she will assign to the 800-meter medley relay team....

Q: Biggio’s Department Store has six employees available to assign to four departments

Biggio’s Department Store has six employees available to assign to four departments in the store— home furnishings, china, appliances, and jewelry. Most of the six...

Q: The Vanguard Publishing Company wants to hire seven of the eight college

The Vanguard Publishing Company wants to hire seven of the eight college students who have applied as salespeople to sell encyclopedias during the summer. The company desires to allocate them to three...

Q: After Susan Wong graduated from State University with a degree in management

After Susan Wong graduated from State University with a degree in management science, she went to work for a computer systems development firm in the Washington, DC, area. As a student at State, S...

Q: A mobile manufacturer must produce five types of microprocessors. Currently five

A mobile manufacturer must produce five types of microprocessors. Currently five work centers are available for production. Each work center can produce each type of microprocessor; however, the time...

Q: A travel company in Dubai owns four passenger cars with different seating

A travel company in Dubai owns four passenger cars with different seating capacities. The profit per trip depends on several factors like the season of the year, tourist requirements, the time of the...

Q: Kathleen Taylor is a freshman at Roanoke College, and she wants

Kathleen Taylor is a freshman at Roanoke College, and she wants to develop her schedule for the spring semester. Courses are offered with class periods either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Th...

Q: CareMed, an HMO health care provider, operates a 24-

CareMed, an HMO health care provider, operates a 24-hour outpatient clinic in Draperton, near the Tech campus. The facility has a medical staff with doctors and nurses who see regular local patients a...

Q: Onions are considered an indispensable ingredient in most of Indian cooking.

Onions are considered an indispensable ingredient in most of Indian cooking. Maximum onion production takes place in the state of Maharashtra (4.90 million tons) followed by Karnataka (2.59 million to...

Q: A company wants to assign ten salesmen to eight different sales zones

A company wants to assign ten salesmen to eight different sales zones. The expected profit from each salesman differs from one zone to another based on their experience with the different customers in...

Q: Refer to the data given in Problem 60 and assume that one

Refer to the data given in Problem 60 and assume that one salesman should be assigned to only one zone. a. Determine the optimal assignment. b. What is the effect on the expected revenue?

Q: The Hilton Island Tennis Club is hosting its annual professional tennis tournament

The Hilton Island Tennis Club is hosting its annual professional tennis tournament. One of the tournament committee’s scheduling activities is to assign chair umpires to the various...

Q: The National Collegiate Lacrosse Association is planning its annual national championship tournament

The National Collegiate Lacrosse Association is planning its annual national championship tournament. It selects 16 teams from conference champions and the highest ranked at-large teams to play in the...

Q: A tire manufacturer supplies tires to three vehicle manufacturers—Hyundai,

A tire manufacturer supplies tires to three vehicle manufacturers—Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota. Vehicle manufacturers buy tires for their cars in multiples of five from the different p...

Q: Walsh’s Juice Company produces three products from unprocessed grape juice—bottled

Walsh’s Juice Company produces three products from unprocessed grape juice—bottled juice, frozen juice con- centrate, and jelly. It purchases grape juice from three...

Q: The Interstate Truck Rental firm has accumulated extra trucks at three of

The Interstate Truck Rental firm has accumulated extra trucks at three of its truck leasing outlets, as shown in the following table: The firm also has four outlets with shortages of rental trucks, as...

Q: Coca-Cola Great Britain offers more than 80 drinks across 20

Coca-Cola Great Britain offers more than 80 drinks across 20 different brands. The company distributes its drinks to four regions—West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, and South...

Q: The Rolling Creek Textile Mill produces denim. The fixed monthly cost

The Rolling Creek Textile Mill produces denim. The fixed monthly cost is $21,000, and the variable cost per yard of denim is $0.45. The mill sells a yard of denim for $1.30. a. For a monthly volume of...

Q: Evergreen Fertilizer Company produces fertilizer. The company’s fixed monthly cost is

Evergreen Fertilizer Company produces fertilizer. The company’s fixed monthly cost is $25,000, and its variable cost per pound of fertilizer is $0.15. Evergreen sells the fertilizer for $0.40 per poun...

Q: Graphically illustrate the break-even volume for the Gobblecakes bakery determined

Graphically illustrate the break-even volume for the Gobblecakes bakery determined in Problem 2.

Q: Graphically illustrate the break-even volume for the Evergreen Fertilizer Company

Graphically illustrate the break-even volume for the Evergreen Fertilizer Company determined in Problem 4.

Q: Andy Mendoza makes handcrafted dolls, which he sells at craft fairs

Andy Mendoza makes handcrafted dolls, which he sells at craft fairs. He is considering mass- producing the dolls to sell in stores. He estimates that the initial investment for plant and equipment wil...

Q: If the maximum operating capacity of the Gobblecakes bakery described in Problem

If the maximum operating capacity of the Gobblecakes bakery described in Problem 2 is 12,000 cupcakes annually, determine the break-even volume as a percentage of that capacity.

Q: If the maximum operating capacity of the Rolling Creek Textile Mill described

If the maximum operating capacity of the Rolling Creek Textile Mill described in Problem 3 is 25,000 yards of denim per month, determine the break-even volume as a percentage of capacity.

Q: If the maximum operating capacity of Evergreen Fertilizer Company described in Problem

If the maximum operating capacity of Evergreen Fertilizer Company described in Problem 4 is 120,000 pounds of fertilizer per month, determine the break-even volume as a percentage of capacity.

Q: King’s Landing is a large amusement theme park located in Virginia.

King’s Landing is a large amusement theme park located in Virginia. The park hires high school and college students to work during the summer months of May, June, July, August, and September. The stud...

Q: If the Gobblecakes bakery in Problem 2 changes the selling price for

If the Gobblecakes bakery in Problem 2 changes the selling price for a cupcake from $3.20 to $2.75, what effect will the change have on the break-even volume?

Q: If Evergreen Fertilizer Company in Problem 4 changes the price of its

If Evergreen Fertilizer Company in Problem 4 changes the price of its fertilizer from $0.40 per pound to $0.60 per pound, what effect will the change have on the break-even volume?

Q: If Evergreen Fertilizer Company changes its production process to add a weed

If Evergreen Fertilizer Company changes its production process to add a weed killer to the fertilizer to increase sales, the variable cost per pound will increase from $0.15 to $0.22. What effect will...

Q: If Evergreen Fertilizer Company increases its advertising expenditures by $14,

If Evergreen Fertilizer Company increases its advertising expenditures by $14,000 per year, what effect will the increase have on the break-even volume computed in Problem 13?

Q: Paulette Smith and Maureen Becker are seniors in engineering and business,

Paulette Smith and Maureen Becker are seniors in engineering and business, respectively, at State University. They have set up a company, PM Computer Services, to assemble and sell their own brand of...

Q: The Tennessee Pterodactyls is a new professional basket- ball franchise in

The Tennessee Pterodactyls is a new professional basket- ball franchise in Nashville. The team’s general manager, Jerry East, and coach, Phil Riley, are trying to develop a roster of...

Q: The General Store at State University is an auxiliary bookstore located near

The General Store at State University is an auxiliary bookstore located near the dormitories that sells academic supplies, toiletries, sweatshirts and T-shirts, magazines, packaged food items, and can...

Q: Atlantic Management Systems is a consulting firm that specializes in developing computerized

Atlantic Management Systems is a consulting firm that specializes in developing computerized decision support systems for computer manufacturing companies. The fir currently has offices in Chicago, Ch...

Q: The United Broadcast Network (UBN) sells to advertisers commercial advertising

The United Broadcast Network (UBN) sells to advertisers commercial advertising slots on its television shows. The network announces its new fall television schedule during the previous spring and shor...

Q: Each fall the Draperton Parks and Recreation Department holds a series of

Each fall the Draperton Parks and Recreation Department holds a series of tryouts for its boys’ and girls’ youth basketball leagues. All leagues are formed by age g...

Q: All students in the College of Business at State University are required

All students in the College of Business at State University are required to take a capstone course, Management 4394, the last semester of their senior year. This course consists primarily of a semeste...

Q: The Lead Balloon is a popular ’80s rock band that broke up

The Lead Balloon is a popular ’80s rock band that broke up in the 1990s but recently got back together to publish a new CD and go on tour. They want to schedule a summer tour that wi...

Q: Kathleen Taylor has been working for a government contractor, Summit Solutions

Kathleen Taylor has been working for a government contractor, Summit Solutions, in Washington, DC, for over a year. She is now eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirem...

Q: Chuck and his daughter Kathleen want to go on a trip in

Chuck and his daughter Kathleen want to go on a trip in July to visit as many major league baseball parks for games as they can during Chuck’s week-long vacation from work. They would like to visit as...

Q: The management science and information technology department at Tech offers between 36

The management science and information technology department at Tech offers between 36 and 40 three-hour course sections each semester. Some of the courses are taught by graduate student instructors,...

Q: Rachel Sundusky is the manager of the South-Atlantic office of

Rachel Sundusky is the manager of the South-Atlantic office of the Stateline Shipping and Transport Company. She is in the process of negotiating a new shipping contract with Polychem, a company that...

Q: Brenda Last is the personnel director at the Burlingham Textile Company.

Brenda Last is the personnel director at the Burlingham Textile Company. The company’s plant is expanding, and Brenda must fill five new supervisory positions in carding, spinning, w...

Q: Kim Davis has decided to purchase a cellular phone, but she

Kim Davis has decided to purchase a cellular phone, but she is unsure about which rate plan to select. The “regular” plan charges a fixed fee of $55 per month for 1,000 minutes of airtime plus $0.33 p...

Q: The Graphic Palette is a firm in Charleston, South Carolina,

The Graphic Palette is a firm in Charleston, South Carolina, that does graphic artwork and produces color and black-and- white posters, lithographs, and banners. The firm’s owners, K...

Q: Jim Huang and Roderick Wheeler were sales representatives in a computer store

Jim Huang and Roderick Wheeler were sales representatives in a computer store at a shopping mall in Arlington, Virginia, when they got the idea of going into business in the burgeoning and highly comp...

Q: Each spring the Tech Student Government Association (SGA) organizes an

Each spring the Tech Student Government Association (SGA) organizes an event called “Give-Back Weekends.” The SGA solicits student teams to work on projects for res...

Q: Erken Apparel International manufactures clothing items around the world. It has

Erken Apparel International manufactures clothing items around the world. It has currently contracted with a U.S. retail clothing wholesale distributor for men’s goatskin and lambski...

Q: WeeMow Lawn Service provides lawn service, including mowing lawns and lawn

WeeMow Lawn Service provides lawn service, including mowing lawns and lawn care, landscaping, and lawn maintenance, to residential and commercial customers in the Draper town community. In the summer...

Q: Although Annie Russell (in problem 22) has been told by

Although Annie Russell (in problem 22) has been told by the athletic department at Tech that all the games will likely be sellouts, she is aware that the weather will affect how many fans will actuall...

Q: In Problem 33, Annie has used historical weather data to determine

In Problem 33, Annie has used historical weather data to determine that next season there is a 60% chance that the weather will be good and a 40% chance the weather will be bad. Given this additional...

Q: In the example used to demonstrate model construction in this chapter,

In the example used to demonstrate model construction in this chapter, a firm sells a product, x, for $20 that costs $5 to make, it has 100 pounds of steel to make the product, and it takes 4 pounds o...

Q: Consider a model in which two products, x and y,

Consider a model in which two products, x and y, are produced. There are 100 pounds of material and 80 hours of labor available. It requires 2 pounds of material and 1 hour of labor to produce a unit...

Q: Maria Eagle is a Native American artisan. She works part-

Maria Eagle is a Native American artisan. She works part-time making bowls and mugs by hand from special pottery clay and then sells her items to the Beaver Creek Pottery Company, a Native American cr...

Q: A university student, Benny Orsini, is planning to open a

A university student, Benny Orsini, is planning to open a walk-in pizza restaurant near campus that he will call Benny’s Big Slice Pizza. He will have limited seating and will sell two kinds of oversi...

Q: A car manufacturing company has its manufacturing plants in Chennai and Mumbai

A car manufacturing company has its manufacturing plants in Chennai and Mumbai in India. The company transports its cars from these manufacturing plants to its distribution centers located in Bangalor...

Q: Ed Norris has developed a Web site for his used textbook business

Ed Norris has developed a Web site for his used textbook business at State University. To sell advertising, he needs to forecast the number of site visits he expects in the future. For the past 6 mont...

Q: When Tracy McCoy wakes up on Saturday morning, she remembers that

When Tracy McCoy wakes up on Saturday morning, she remembers that she promised the PTA she would make some cakes and/or homemade bread for its bake sale that afternoon. However, she does not have time...

Q: The local Food King grocery store has eight possible checkout stations with

The local Food King grocery store has eight possible checkout stations with registers. On Saturday mornings customer traffic is relatively steady from 8 A.M. to noon. The store man- ager would like to...

Q: A furniture manufacturer in Roanoke, Virginia, must deliver a tractor

A furniture manufacturer in Roanoke, Virginia, must deliver a tractor trailer load of furniture to a retail store in Washington, DC. There are a number of different routes the truck can take from Roan...

Q: In Problem 42, the Rays have checked their sales records for

In Problem 42, the Rays have checked their sales records for the past 5 years and have found that they sell at least 50% more chow-chow than tomato relish. How will this additional information affect...

Q: IREA multinational group designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture

IREA multinational group designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, and home accessories. It has multiple sections, each section focusing on different home areas such as bedroo...

Q: In Problem 44, if the labor hours required for each chair

In Problem 44, if the labor hours required for each chair were determined to be 2 hours instead of 1 hour, what would be the effect on the optimal solution?

Q: The admissions office at Tech wants to determine how many in-

The admissions office at Tech wants to determine how many in-state and how many out-of-state students to accept for next fall’s entering freshman class. Tuition for an in-state student is $7,600 per y...

Q: The Robinsons are planning a wedding and reception for their daughter,

The Robinsons are planning a wedding and reception for their daughter, Rachel. Some of the most expensive items served at the reception and dinner are wine and beer. The Robinsons are planning on 200...

Q: In problem 20, the production process for making pizzas that Benny’s

In problem 20, the production process for making pizzas that Benny’s Big Slice Pizza uses is very labor intensive. Benny is considering a more automated process design that requires the purchase of ad...

Q: Suppose that in Problem 47, it turns out that twice as

Suppose that in Problem 47, it turns out that twice as many guests prefer wine as beer. Will the Robinsons have enough wine with the amount they ordered in the Problem 47 solution? How much waste will...

Q: Xara Stores in the United States imports the designer-inspired clothes

Xara Stores in the United States imports the designer-inspired clothes it sells from suppliers in China and Brazil. Xara estimates that it will have 45 orders in a year, and it must arrange to transpo...

Q: In Problem 49, the Chinese shipper would like to gain more

In Problem 49, the Chinese shipper would like to gain more shipping orders from Xara because it’s a prestigious company and would enhance the shipper’s reputation. It has therefore made the following...

Q: Janet Lopez is establishing an investment portfolio that will include stock and

Janet Lopez is establishing an investment portfolio that will include stock and bond funds. She has $720,000 to invest, and she does not want the portfolio to include more than 65% stocks. The average...

Q: Professor Smith teaches two sections of business statistics, which combined will

Professor Smith teaches two sections of business statistics, which combined will result in 120 final exams to be graded. Professor Smith has two graduate assistants, Brad and Sarah, who will grade the...

Q: In Problem 52, if Professor Smith could hire Brad or Sarah

In Problem 52, if Professor Smith could hire Brad or Sarah to work 1 additional hour, which should she choose? What would be the effect of hiring the selected graduate assistant for 1 additional hour?...

Q: Starbright Coffee Shop at the Galleria Mall serves two coffee blends it

Starbright Coffee Shop at the Galleria Mall serves two coffee blends it brews on a daily basis, Pomona and Coastal. Each is a blend of three high-quality coffees from Colombia, Kenya, and Indonesia. T...

Q: In Problem 54: a. If Starbright Coffee Shop could

In Problem 54: a. If Starbright Coffee Shop could get 1 more pound of coffee, which one should it be? What would be the effect on sales of getting 1 more pound of this coffee? Would it benefit the sho...

Q: The Beta Upsilon Sigma honorary business fraternity at Tech wants to open

The Beta Upsilon Sigma honorary business fraternity at Tech wants to open a food booth at the football stadium for the upcoming season as a project to raise money to tutor students in management scien...

Q: In Problem 56: a. If the fraternity buys a

In Problem 56: a. If the fraternity buys a larger warming oven that has 25 shelves with the same shelf dimensions, for an additional $2,000, how much would they increase profit? b. If they could incre...

Q: Annie Russell, a student at Tech, plans to open a

Annie Russell, a student at Tech, plans to open a hot dog stand inside Tech’s football stadium during home games. There are seven home games scheduled for the upcoming season. She must pay the Tech at...

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically and explain the solution result

Solve the following linear programming model graphically and explain the solution result: minimize Z = +3,000x1 + 1,000x2 subject to 60x1 + 20x2 Ú 1,200 10x1 + 10x2 Ú 400 40x1 + 160x2 Ú 2,400 x1, x2...

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically and explain the solution result

Solve the following linear programming model graphically and explain the solution result: maximize Z = 60x1 + 90x2 subject to 60x1 + 30x2 … 1,500 100x1 + 100x2 Ú 6,000 x2 Ú 30 x1, x2 Ú 0

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically and explain the solution result

Solve the following linear programming model graphically and explain the solution result:

Q: In Problem 40 in Chapter 1, when Tracy McCoy wakes up

In Problem 40 in Chapter 1, when Tracy McCoy wakes up Saturday morning, she remembers that she promised the PTA she would make some cakes and/or homemade bread for its bake sale that afternoon. Howeve...

Q: The Elixer Drug Company produces a drug from two ingredients. Each

The Elixer Drug Company produces a drug from two ingredients. Each ingredient contains the same three antibiotics, in different proportions. One gram of ingredient 1 contributes 3 units, and 1 gram of...

Q: A jewelry store makes necklaces and bracelets from gold and platinum.

A jewelry store makes necklaces and bracelets from gold and platinum. The store has 18 ounces of gold and 20 ounces of platinum. Each necklace requires 3 ounces of gold and 2 ounces of platinum, where...

Q: In Problem 11, explain the effect on the optimal solution of

In Problem 11, explain the effect on the optimal solution of increasing the profit on a bracelet from $400 to $600. What will be the effect of changing the platinum requirement for a necklace from 2 o...

Q: In Problem 11: a. The maximum demand for bracelets

In Problem 11: a. The maximum demand for bracelets is 4. If the store produces the optimal number of bracelets and necklaces, will the maximum demand for bracelets be met? If not, by how much will it...

Q: A clothier makes coats and slacks. The two resources required are

A clothier makes coats and slacks. The two resources required are wool cloth and labor. The clothier has 150 square yards of wool and 200 hours of labor available. Each coat requires 3 square yards of...

Q: In Problem 14, what would be the effect on the optimal

In Problem 14, what would be the effect on the optimal solution if the available labor were increased from 200 to 240 hours?

Q: Hannah Byers and Kathleen Taylor are considering the possibility of teaching swimming

Hannah Byers and Kathleen Taylor are considering the possibility of teaching swimming to kids during the summer. A local swim club opens its pool at noon each day, so it is available to rent during th...

Q: Amelia wants to do a part time job during her spring break

Amelia wants to do a part time job during her spring break. She has two jobs now—one in an admissions office and the other in a nearby restaurant. She does not want to work for more than 40 hours per...

Q: In Problem 16: a. If Amelia works 35 hours

In Problem 16: a. If Amelia works 35 hours weekly, will she make more money? b. If the admissions office reduces Amelia’s wage to £8 per hour, and restaurant raises the wage to £9 per hour, and Amelia...

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: /

Solve the following linear programming model graphically:

Q: Transform the model in Problem 18 into standard form, and indicate

Transform the model in Problem 18 into standard form, and indicate the value of the slack variables at each corner point solution.

Q: The Munchies Cereal Company makes a cereal from several ingredients. Two

The Munchies Cereal Company makes a cereal from several ingredients. Two of the ingredients, oats and rice, provide vitamins A and B. The company wants to know how many ounces of oats and rice it shou...

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: maximize Z =

Solve the following linear programming model graphically: maximize Z = 6.5x1 + 10x2 subject to 2x1 + 4x2 … 40 x1 + x2 … 15 x1 Ú 8 x1, x2 Ú 0

Q: InProblem20, if the constraint x1≥8 is changed to x1

InProblem20, if the constraint x1≥8 is changed to x1≤8, what effect does this have on the feasible solution space and the optimal solution?

Q: Universal Claims Processors processes insurance claims for large national insurance companies.

Universal Claims Processors processes insurance claims for large national insurance companies. Most claim processing is done by a large pool of computer operators, some of whom are permanent and some...

Q: For Problem 22, a. Explain the effect on the

For Problem 22, a. Explain the effect on the optimal solution of changing the daily pay for a permanent claims processor from $64 to $54. b. Explain the effect of changing the daily pay for a temporar...

Q: Solve the following linear programming model graphically: minimize Z =

Solve the following linear programming model graphically: minimize Z = 8x1 + 6x2 subject to 4x1 + 2x2 Ú 20 - 6x1 + 4x2 … 12 x1 + x2 Ú 6 x1, x2 Ú 0

Q: The Pearlsburg (West Virginia) Rescue Squad serves a mountainous,

The Pearlsburg (West Virginia) Rescue Squad serves a mountainous, rural area in southern West Virginia. The only access to the homes, farms, and small crossroad communities and villages is a network o...

Q: Broderick Crawford is the district commander for the Catawba Valley highway patrol

Broderick Crawford is the district commander for the Catawba Valley highway patrol district in western Pennsylvania. He is attempting to assign highway patrol cars to different road segments in his di...

Q: Whitney Eggleston operates a computerized dating service for students at Tech.

Whitney Eggleston operates a computerized dating service for students at Tech. She uses AHP to help match her clients. Whitney is attempting to match Chris with Robin, Terry, or Kelly. She evaluates h...

Q: Rockingham Systems is considering three R&D projects it has identified

Rockingham Systems is considering three R&D projects it has identified as A, B, and C. Rockingham is not sure it will undertake all three projects, so it wants to rank them in terms of preferabili...

Q: Professor Rakes is selecting a new graduate assistant from a pool of

Professor Rakes is selecting a new graduate assistant from a pool of second-year MBA students. He will make his selection based on the student’s grade point average (GPA) to date, th...

Q: The Bay City Parks and Recreation Department is considering building several new

The Bay City Parks and Recreation Department is considering building several new facilities, including a gym, an athletic field, a tennis pavilion, and a pool. It will base its decision on which facil...

Q: The Bay City Parks and Recreation Department has received a federal grant

The Bay City Parks and Recreation Department has received a federal grant of $600,000 to expand its public recreation facilities. City council representatives have demanded four different types of fac...

Q: Pearson plans a surprise summer vacation gift to its employees. When

Pearson plans a surprise summer vacation gift to its employees. When the publisher revealed the idea, the excited employees explored three perfect destinations for their summer getaway: Isle of Skye,...

Q: Check the pairwise comparison in Problem 30 for consistency.

Check the pairwise comparison in Problem 30 for consistency.

Q: The management science and information technology majors at Tech select one of

The management science and information technology majors at Tech select one of two available options within the major—decision support systems (DSS) or operations management (OM). St...

Q: General elections are due to be held in a country to constitute

General elections are due to be held in a country to constitute the next government. A voter who recently became eligible is anxious to vote for the first time. The voter evaluates the performance of...

Q: The town of Blacksburg needs a larger modern middle school. The

The town of Blacksburg needs a larger modern middle school. The current middle school is in the center of town and is over 40 years old. There are two proposals for a new school—reno...

Q: Katherine Miller is a senior in the department of informa- tion

Katherine Miller is a senior in the department of informa- tion technology at Tech. For the past few months she has been involved in the job search process. She has an excellent résumé, with a high gr...

Q: Given the following pairwise comparisons, indicate your preferences according to the

Given the following pairwise comparisons, indicate your preferences according to the preference scale in Table 9.1. a. Steak to chicken b. Hot dogs to hamburgers c. Republicans to Democrats d. Soccer...

Q: Federated Health Care has contracted to be Tech’s primary health care provider

Federated Health Care has contracted to be Tech’s primary health care provider for faculty and staff. There are three major hospitals in the area (within 35 miles)—...

Q: Suntrek, based in China, is a global supplier of denim

Suntrek, based in China, is a global supplier of denim jeans for apparel companies around the world. It purchases baled raw cotton from producers in the United States and then transports it to East Co...

Q: Ben Cheery, the Sox general manager, wants to sign at

Ben Cheery, the Sox general manager, wants to sign at least one free agent player for the coming baseball season. He is considering four players—Joe Aaron, Mike Bass, Carlos Cabrera,...

Q: In Problem 38 check the general manager’s pairwise comparisons for consistency.

In Problem 38 check the general manager’s pairwise comparisons for consistency.

Q: A farmer in the Midwest has 1,000 acres of land

A farmer in the Midwest has 1,000 acres of land on which she intends to plant corn, wheat, and soybeans. Each acre of corn costs $100 for preparation, requires 7 worker-days of labor, and yields a pro...

Q: For Problem 19, develop your own pairwise comparisons for the criteria

For Problem 19, develop your own pairwise comparisons for the criteria you might use to select an apartment complex or other dwelling in your college community, and develop your own AHP ranking for th...

Q: The department of management science at Tech offers four sections of introductory

The department of management science at Tech offers four sections of introductory quantitative methods in the fall semester, each taught by a different teacher. A group of students have developed the...

Q: A faculty committee in the department of Business Analytics at Tech is

A faculty committee in the department of Business Analytics at Tech is evaluating three new text- books for its introductory management science course, which all business students are required to take...

Q: A European oil exploration company wants to relocate its design center to

A European oil exploration company wants to relocate its design center to the UAE as part of company’s consolidation strategy. The following pairwise matrix was developed to evaluate...

Q: Each November the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) releases

Each November the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) releases its list of that year’s nominees for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. There are 5...

Q: The four most famous generals during the American Civil War were Ulysses

The four most famous generals during the American Civil War were Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. Historians have always debated who the greatest gener...

Q: For Problem 44, develop your own pairwise comparisons for and among

For Problem 44, develop your own pairwise comparisons for and among the criteria using your own knowledge of Civil War history and any Internet research you might perform, and develop your own AHP ran...

Q: An undergraduate student of decision sciences wants to buy a mobile.

An undergraduate student of decision sciences wants to buy a mobile. He mainly focuses on three criteria: cost, battery life, and features. He has finalized three models of phones (M1, M2, and M3). Us...

Q: Check the pairwise comparison in Problem 46 for consistency.

Check the pairwise comparison in Problem 46 for consistency.

Q: A state university interviewed three candidates (A, B, C

A state university interviewed three candidates (A, B, C) for a faculty position in the department of decision sciences. The university selects the best candidate based on education (Ed), experience (...

Q: Labran Jones has played for the Cleveland professional basketball team for the

Labran Jones has played for the Cleveland professional basketball team for the past eight seasons and has established himself as one of the top players in the league. He has recently become a free age...

Q: The Growall Fertilizer Company produces three types of fertilizer—Supergro,

The Growall Fertilizer Company produces three types of fertilizer—Supergro, Dynaplant, and Soilsaver. The company has the capacity to produce a maximum of 2,000 tons of fertilizer in a week. It costs...

Q: For Problem 49, check the consistency of the pairwise comparison matrices

For Problem 49, check the consistency of the pairwise comparison matrices for all four criteria and the criteria.

Q: Balston Healthcare operates three hospitals and a number of clinics in its

Balston Healthcare operates three hospitals and a number of clinics in its citywide network. It is planning to open a new wellness center and clinic facility that focuses on geriatric clients in one o...

Q: Check the pairwise comparison in Problem 48 for consistency.

Check the pairwise comparison in Problem 48 for consistency.

Q: Suntrek is a global denim fabric and jeans manufacturer. It purchases

Suntrek is a global denim fabric and jeans manufacturer. It purchases raw, baled cotton from locations around the world (primarily the United States and Mexico) and ships it (in containers) to various...

Q: Select four new models of cars you might like to purchase.

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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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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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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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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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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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Suntrek manufactures denim jeans, which it sells to clothing retailers around the world. It wants to construct a new warehouse and distribution center in Asia to serve emerging markets there. It has i...

Q: Select four fast-food restaurants (e.g., McDonald’s

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Solve the following goal programming model graphically and by using the computer:

Q: Solve the following goal programming model graphically and by using the computer

Solve the following goal programming model graphically and by using the computer:

Q: Solve the following goal programming model by using the computer:

Solve the following goal programming model by using the computer:

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Q: The Rolling Creek Textile Mill produces denim and brushed cotton cloth.

The Rolling Creek Textile Mill produces denim and brushed cotton cloth. The company has developed the following nonlinear programming model to determine the optimal number of yards of denim (x1) and b...

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American International Automotive Industries (AIAI) manufactures engine, transmission, and chassis parts for manufacturers and repair companies in the United States, South America, Canada, Mexico, Asi...

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Interpret the meaning of the Lagrange multiplier in Problem 12.

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Metro Telcom Systems develops, sells, and installs computer systems. The company has divided its customer base into five regions, and it has 15 representatives who sell and install the companyâ&...

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Graphically illustrate the profit curve developed in Problem 1. Indicate the optimal price and the maximum profit per month.

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An investment adviser is helping a couple plan a retirement portfolio. The adviser has recommended three stocks—Allied Electronics, Bank United, and Consolidated Computers. Following...

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Mark Decker has identified four stocks for his portfolio, and he wants to determine the percent- age of his total available funds he should invest in each stock. The alternative stocks include an Inte...

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The Valley Swim Club has 300 stockholders, each holding one share of stock in the club. A share of club stock allows the shareholder’s family to use the club’s heat...

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The Accentuate Consulting Firm has eight projects for which it has contracted with clients to develop computer systems and software. The firm has 35 team members it can assign to the projects. The fir...

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The Rolling Creek Textile Mill makes denim. The monthly fixed cost is $8,000, and the variable cost per yard of denim is $0.35. Price is related to demand, according to the following linear equation:...

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Q: Andy Mendoza makes handcrafted dolls, which he sells at craft fairs

Andy Mendoza makes handcrafted dolls, which he sells at craft fairs. He is considering mass- producing the dolls to sell in stores. He estimates that the initial investment for plant and equipment wil...

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Q: The Beaver Creek Pottery Company has developed the following nonlinear programming model

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Q: The Evergreen Fertilizer Company produces two types of fertilizers, Fastgro and

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Two law firms in a community handle all the cases dealing with consumer suits against companies in the area. The Abercrombie firm takes 40% of all suits, and the Olson firm handles the other 60%. The...

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The Senate consists of 100 senators, of whom 34 are Republicans and 66 are Democrats. A bill to increase defense appropriations is before the Senate. Thirty-five percent of the Democrats and 70% of th...

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An investment firm is considering two alternative investments, A and B, under two possible future sets of economic conditions, good and poor. There is a .60 probability of good economic conditions occ...

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An investor is considering two investments, an office building and bonds. The possible returns from each investment and their probabilities are as follows: Using expected value and standard deviation...

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The time interval between machine breakdowns in a manufacturing firm is defined according to the following probability distribution: Determine the cumulative probability distribution and compute the e...

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The grade point average of students at a university is normally distributed, with a mean of 2.6 and a standard deviation of 0.6. A recruiter for a company is interviewing students for summer employmen...

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The Polo Development Firm is building a shopping center. It has informed renters that their rental spaces will be ready for occupancy in 19 months. If the expected time until the shopping center is co...

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A warehouse distributor of carpet keeps 6,000 yards of deluxe shag carpet in stock during a month. The average demand for carpet from the stores that purchase from the distributor is 4,500 yards per m...

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The Carolina Cougars is a major league baseball expan- sion team beginning its third year of operation. The team had losing records in each of its first 2 years and finished near the bottom of its div...

Q: Downhill Ski Resort in Colorado has accumulated information from records of the

Downhill Ski Resort in Colorado has accumulated information from records of the past 30 winters regarding the measurable snowfall. This information is as follows: a. Determine the probability of each...

Q: The manager of the local National Video Store sells videocassette recorders at

The manager of the local National Video Store sells videocassette recorders at discount prices. If the store does not have a video recorder in stock when a customer wants to buy one, it will lose the...

Q: The owner of Western Clothing Company has determined that the company must

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Q: Lauren Moore, a professor in management science, is computing her

Lauren Moore, a professor in management science, is computing her final grades for her introductory management science class. The average final grade is a 63, with a standard deviation of 10. Professo...

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Students admitted in the decision science major of a public university are normally distributed with a mean of 150 and standard deviation of 15 in the quantitative section of GRE. The university admit...

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WestCom Systems Products Company develops computer systems and software products for commercial sale. Each year it considers and evaluates a number of different R&D projects to undertake. It...

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The department of management science at Tech has sampled 250 of its majors and compiled the following frequency distribution of grade point averages (on a 4.0 scale) for the previous semester: The sam...

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Geo-net, a cellular phone company, has collected the following frequency distribution for the length of calls outside its normal customer roaming area: The sample mean (x) for this distribution is 14....

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The quality control process at a manufacturing plant requires that each lot of finished units be sampled for defective items. Twenty units from each lot are inspected. If five or more defective units...

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A manufacturing company has 10 machines in continuous operation during a workday. The probability that an individual machine will break down during the day is .10. Determine the probability that durin...

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A polling firm is taking a survey regarding a proposed new law. Of the voters polled, 30% are in favor of the law. If 10 people are surveyed, what is the probability that four will indicate that they...

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An automobile manufacturer has discovered that 20% of all the transmissions it installed in a particular style of truck 1 year are defective. It has contacted the owners of these vehicles and asked th...

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A new county hospital is attempting to determine whether it needs to add a particular specialist to its staff. Five percent of the general hospital population in the county contracts the illness the s...

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A farmer in Iowa is considering either leasing some extra land or investing in savings certificates at the local bank. If weather conditions are good next year, the extra land will give the farmer an...

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The copy center at the college of business at State University has become an increasingly contentious item among the college administrators. The department heads have complained to the associate dean...

Q: Ann Tyler has come into an inheritance from her grandparents. She

Ann Tyler has come into an inheritance from her grandparents. She is attempting to decide among several investment alternatives. The return after 1 year is primarily dependent on the interest rate dur...

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The Tech football coaching staff has six basic offensive plays it runs every game. Tech has an upcoming game against State on Saturday, and the Tech coaches know that State employs five different defe...

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Microcomp is a U.S.-based manufacturer of personal computers. It is planning to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in either South Korea, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, or Mexico. It...

Q: Place-Plus, a real estate development firm, is considering

Place-Plus, a real estate development firm, is considering several alternative development projects. These include building and leasing an office park, purchasing a parcel of land and building an offi...

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The Oakland Bombers professional basketball team just missed making the playoffs last season and believes it needs to sign only one very good free agent to make the playoffs next season. The team is c...

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Two coffee house chains, Startrak and Mill Mountain, dominate the Columbus market. Startrak has developed three new marketing strategies, 1, 2, and 3, for the fall season, which include various combin...

Q: In problem 15, if the probabilities that Mill Mountain coffee house

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A machine shop owner is attempting to decide whether to purchase a new drill press, a lathe, or a grinder. The return from each will be determined by whether the company succeeds in getting a governme...

Q: A concessions manager at the Tech versus A&M football game

A concessions manager at the Tech versus A&M football game must decide whether to have the vendors sell sun visors or umbrellas. There is a 30% chance of rain, a 15% chance of overcast skies, and...

Q: Allen Abbott has a wide-curving, uphill driveway leading to

Allen Abbott has a wide-curving, uphill driveway leading to his garage. When there is a heavy snow, Allen hires a local carpenter, who shovels snow on the side in the winter, to shovel his drive- way....

Q: Bob and Carol Packer operate a successful outdoor-wear store in

Bob and Carol Packer operate a successful outdoor-wear store in Vermont called Northwoods Backpackers. They stock mostly cold weather outdoor items such as hiking and backpacking clothes, gear, and ac...

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The owner of the Burger Doodle Restaurant is considering two ways to expand operations: open a drive-up window or serve breakfast. The increase in profits resulting from these proposed expansions depe...

Q: The Miramar Company is going to introduce one of three new products

The Miramar Company is going to introduce one of three new products: a widget, a hummer, or a nimnot. The market conditions (favorable, stable, or unfavorable) will determine the profit or loss the co...

Q: The financial success of the Downhill Ski Resort in the Blue Ridge

The financial success of the Downhill Ski Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains is dependent on the amount of snowfall during the winter months. If the snowfall averages more than 40 inches, the resort w...

Q: An investor must decide between two alternative investments—stocks and bonds

An investor must decide between two alternative investments—stocks and bonds. The return for each investment, given two future economic conditions, is shown in the following payoff t...

Q: In Problem 10, Ann Tyler, with the help of a

In Problem 10, Ann Tyler, with the help of a financial newsletter and some library research, has been able to assign probabilities to each of the possible interest rates during the next year, as follo...

Q: In Problem 11, the Tech coaches have reviewed game films and

In Problem 11, the Tech coaches have reviewed game films and have determined the following probabilities that State will use each of its defenses: a. Using expected value, rank Tech’...

Q: A global economist hired by Microcomp, the U.S.-

A global economist hired by Microcomp, the U.S.-based computer manufacturer in Problem 12, estimates that the probability that the economic and political climate overseas and in Mexico will decline du...

Q: In Problem 13, the Place-Plus real estate development firm

In Problem 13, the Place-Plus real estate development firm has hired an economist to assign a probability to each direction interest rates may take over the next 5 years. The economist has determined...

Q: Fenton and Farrah Friendly, husband-and-wife car dealers

Fenton and Farrah Friendly, husband-and-wife car dealers, are soon going to open a new dealership. They have three offers: from a foreign compact car company, from a U.S. producer of full-sized cars,...

Q: The Steak and Chop Butcher Shop purchases steak from a local meatpacking

The Steak and Chop Butcher Shop purchases steak from a local meatpacking house. The meat is purchased on Monday at $2.00 per pound, and the shop sells the steak for $3.00 per pound. Any steak left ove...

Q: Two area hospitals have jointly initiated several planning projects to determine how

Two area hospitals have jointly initiated several planning projects to determine how effectively their emergency facilities can handle disaster-related situations at nearby Tech University. These disa...

Q: The Loebuck Grocery must decide how many cases of milk to stock

The Loebuck Grocery must decide how many cases of milk to stock each week to meet demand. The probability distribution of demand during a week is shown in the following table: Each case costs the groc...

Q: Stevie Stone, a bellhop at the Royal Sundown Hotel in Atlanta

Stevie Stone, a bellhop at the Royal Sundown Hotel in Atlanta, has been offered a management position. Although accepting the offer would assure him a job if there was a recession, if good economic co...

Q: The manager of the greeting card section of Mazey’s department store is

The manager of the greeting card section of Mazey’s department store is considering her order for a particular line of Christmas cards. The cost of each box of cards is $3; each box...

Q: The Palm Garden Greenhouse specializes in raising carnations that are sold to

The Palm Garden Greenhouse specializes in raising carnations that are sold to florists. Carnations are sold for $3.00 per dozen; the cost of growing the carnations and distributing them to the florist...

Q: Assume that the probabilities of demand in Problem 30 are no longer

Assume that the probabilities of demand in Problem 30 are no longer valid; the decision situation is now one without probabilities. Determine the best number of boxes of cards to stock, using the foll...

Q: Foxcomp, an electronics and computer manufacturer with a global supply chain

Foxcomp, an electronics and computer manufacturer with a global supply chain, wants to add a new supplier for some of its component parts, and the suppliers it’s considering are in T...

Q: Foxcomp in Problem 33 estimates that the probabilities of the severity of

Foxcomp in Problem 33 estimates that the probabilities of the severity of events in each of the countries are as follows: Determine the best decision for Foxcomp using expected value.

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Suntrek, a global apparel company, is adding a new supplier for denim fabric that it uses to manufacture denim jeans, and the suppliers it’s considering are located near the ports of...

Q: Suntrek in Problem 35 estimates that the probabilities of future changes in

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Federated Electronics, Ltd., manufactures display screens and monitors for computers and televisions, which it sells to companies around the world. It wants to construct a new ware- house and distribu...

Q: In the “Forecasting Airport Passenger Arrivals” case problem in Chapter

In the “Forecasting Airport Passenger Arrivals” case problem in Chapter 15, the objective is to develop a forecasting model to predict daily airline passenger arrivals for 2-hour time segments from 4:...

Q: In Problem 37, Federated Electronics, Ltd., has hired a

In Problem 37, Federated Electronics, Ltd., has hired a Washington, DC–based global trade research firm to assess the probabilities of each combination of port and government conditi...

Q: In Problem 14, the Bombers’ management has determined the following probabilities

In Problem 14, the Bombers’ management has determined the following probabilities of the occurrence of each future season outcome for each player: Compute the expected value for each...

Q: Brooke Bentley, a student in business administration, is trying to

Brooke Bentley, a student in business administration, is trying to decide which management science course to take next quarter—I, II, or III. “Steamboatâ€...

Q: The director of career advising at Orange Community College wants to use

The director of career advising at Orange Community College wants to use decision analysis to provide information to help students decide which 2-year degree program they should pursue. The director h...

Q: In Problem 40, the director of career advising at Orange Community

In Problem 40, the director of career advising at Orange Community College has paid a small fee to a local investment firm to indicate a probability for each future economic condition over the next 5...

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The Blue Sox American League baseball team is going to enter the free-agent market over the winter to sign a new starting pitcher. They are considering five prospects who will enter the free- agent ma...

Q: Volkswagen Germany plans to manufacture six of its models for the next

Volkswagen Germany plans to manufacture six of its models for the next near. Its manufacturing facility can produce Polo, Vento, Ameo, GTI, Tiguan, and Passat. Though it produces all these models, it...

Q: Construct a decision tree for the decision situation of Volkswagen in Problem

Construct a decision tree for the decision situation of Volkswagen in Problem 43 and indicate the best decision.

Q: Given the following sequential decision tree, determine which is the optimal

Given the following sequential decision tree, determine which is the optimal investment, A or B:

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The management of First American Bank was concerned about the potential loss that might occur in the event of a physical catastrophe such as a power failure or a fire. The bank estimated that the loss...

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James Banks was standing in line next to Robin Cole at Klecko’s Copy Center, waiting to use one of the copy machines. “Gee, Robin, I hate this,” h...

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The Americo Oil Company is considering making a bid for a shale oil development contract to be awarded by the federal government. The company has decided to bid $112 million. The company estimates tha...

Q: The machine shop owner in Problem 17 is considering hiring a military

The machine shop owner in Problem 17 is considering hiring a military consultant to ascertain whether the shop will get the government contract. The consultant is a former military officer who uses va...

Q: The Miramar Company in Problem 20 is considering contracting with a market

The Miramar Company in Problem 20 is considering contracting with a market research firm to do a survey to determine future market conditions. The results of the survey will indicate either positive o...

Q: A farmer in Georgia must decide which crop to plant next year

A farmer in Georgia must decide which crop to plant next year on his land: corn, peanuts, or soybeans. The return from each crop will be determined by whether a new trade bill with Russia passes the S...

Q: Refer to Problem 43. Volkswagen considers hiring a consultant. If

Refer to Problem 43. Volkswagen considers hiring a consultant. If a consultant helps Volkswagen by giving perfect information, what is the expected value of perfect information?

Q: Jeffrey Mogul is a Hollywood film producer, and he is currently

Jeffrey Mogul is a Hollywood film producer, and he is currently evaluating a script by a new screenwriter and director, Betty Jo Thurston. Jeffrey knows that the probability of a film by a new directo...

Q: In Problems 10 and 23, Ann Tyler is considering hiring a

In Problems 10 and 23, Ann Tyler is considering hiring a financial analyst to help her determine the best investment. What is the maximum amount she should pay an analyst?

Q: If Suntrek, in Problem 36, wants to hire a supply

If Suntrek, in Problem 36, wants to hire a supply chain analyst to help it determine more accurately what future logistics costs will be, what is the maximum amount they should pay the analyst?

Q: Tech is playing State in the last conference game of the season

Tech is playing State in the last conference game of the season. Tech is trailing State 21 to 14, with 7 seconds left in the game, when Tech scores a touchdown. Still trailing 21 to 20, Tech can eithe...

Q: Jay Seago is suing the manufacturer of his car for $3

Jay Seago is suing the manufacturer of his car for $3.5 million because of a defect that he believes caused him to have an accident. The accident kept him out of work for a year. The company has offer...

Q: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has historically constructed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has historically constructed dams on various rivers in the southeastern United States. Its primary instrument for evaluating and selecting among many projects under co...

Q: Tech has three health care plans for its faculty and staff to

Tech has three health care plans for its faculty and staff to choose from, as follows: Plan 1—monthly cost of $32, with a $500 deductible; the participants pay the first $500 of medi...

Q: A car manufacturer buys fasteners such as bolts and nuts for its

A car manufacturer buys fasteners such as bolts and nuts for its cars. On an average, the company buys 1 million such pairs per month. The company inspects the arriving lots and transfers the lots to...

Q: Kroft Food Products is attempting to decide whether it should introduce a

Kroft Food Products is attempting to decide whether it should introduce a new line of salad dressings called Special Choices. The company can test market the salad dressings in selected geographic are...

Q: In Problem 58, determine the expected value of sample information (

In Problem 58, determine the expected value of sample information (EVSI; i.e., the test market value) and the expected value of perfect information (EVPI).

Q: A company must decide now which of three products to make next

A company must decide now which of three products to make next year to plan and order proper materials. The cost per unit of producing each product will be determined by whether a new union labor cont...

Q: Ellie Daniels has $200,000 and is considering three mutual

Ellie Daniels has $200,000 and is considering three mutual funds for investment—a global fund, an index fund, and an Internet stock fund. During the first year of investment, Ellie e...

Q: Blue Ridge Power and Light is an electric utility company with a

Blue Ridge Power and Light is an electric utility company with a large fleet of vehicles, including automobiles, light trucks, and construction equipment. The company is evaluating four alternative st...

Q: In Problem 61, the decision analysis is for automobiles and light

In Problem 61, the decision analysis is for automobiles and light trucks. Blue Ridge Power and Light would like to reformulate the problem for its heavy construction equipment. Emergency maintenance i...

Q: In Problem 14, the management of the Oakland Bombers is considering

In Problem 14, the management of the Oakland Bombers is considering hiring superscout Jerry McGuire to evaluate the team’s chances for the coming season. McGuire will evaluate the team, assuming that...

Q: The Place-Plus real estate development firm in Problem 26 is

The Place-Plus real estate development firm in Problem 26 is dissatisfied with the economist’s estimate of the probabilities of future interest rate movement, so it is considering having a financial c...

Q: Concerned about recent weather-related disasters, fires, and other

Concerned about recent weather-related disasters, fires, and other calamities at universities around the country, university administrators at Tech have initiated several planning projects to determin...

Q: A young couple has $5,000 to invest in either

A young couple has $5,000 to invest in either savings bonds or a real estate deal. The expected return on each investment, given good and bad economic conditions, is shown in the following payoff tabl...

Q: Annie Hays recently sold a condominium she had bought and lived in

Annie Hays recently sold a condominium she had bought and lived in while she was a college student over 15 years ago. She received $150,000 for the condominium and is considering two investment altern...

Q: Labran Jones has played for the Cleveland professional basketball team for the

Labran Jones has played for the Cleveland professional basketball team for the past eight seasons and has established himself as one of the top players in the league. He has recently become a free age...

Q: The owner of the Columbia Construction Company must decide between building a

The owner of the Columbia Construction Company must decide between building a housing development, constructing a shopping center, and leasing all the company’s equipment to another...

Q: A local real estate investor in Orlando is considering three alternative investments

A local real estate investor in Orlando is considering three alternative investments: a motel, a restaurant, or a theater. Profits from the motel or restaurant will be affected by the availability of...

Q: A television network is attempting to decide during the summer which of

A television network is attempting to decide during the summer which of the following three football games to televise on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day: Alabama versus Auburn, Georgia versus...

Q: For each of the following queuing systems, indicate whether it is

For each of the following queuing systems, indicate whether it is a single- or multiple-server model, the queue discipline, and whether its calling population is infinite or finite. a. Hair salon b. B...

Q: During registration at State University every semester, students in the college

During registration at State University every semester, students in the college of business must have their courses approved by the college adviser. It takes the adviser an average of 2 minutes to app...

Q: All trucks traveling on Interstate 40 between Albuquerque and Amarillo are required

All trucks traveling on Interstate 40 between Albuquerque and Amarillo are required to stop at a weigh station. Trucks arrive at the weigh station at a rate of 200 per 8-hour day, and the station can...

Q: In Problem 11, suppose passing truck drivers look to see how

In Problem 11, suppose passing truck drivers look to see how many trucks are waiting to be weighed at the weigh station. If they see four or more trucks in line, they will pass by the station and risk...

Q: During the past few years, the legislature has severely reduced funding

During the past few years, the legislature has severely reduced funding for State University. In reaction, the administration at State has significantly raised tuition each year for the past 5 years....

Q: In Problem 10, the dean of the college of business at

In Problem 10, the dean of the college of business at State University is considering the addition of a second adviser in the college advising office to serve students waiting to have their schedules...

Q: The Dynaco Manufacturing Company has an assembly line that feeds two drill

The Dynaco Manufacturing Company has an assembly line that feeds two drill presses. As partially completed products come off the line, they are lined up to be worked on as drill presses become availab...

Q: The Acme Machine Shop has five machines that periodically break down and

The Acme Machine Shop has five machines that periodically break down and require service. The average time between breakdowns is 4 days, distributed according to an exponential distribution. The avera...

Q: McBurger’s fast-food restaurant has a drive-through window with

McBurger’s fast-food restaurant has a drive-through window with a single server who takes orders from an intercom and also is the cashier. The window operator is assisted by other employees who prepar...

Q: Game World, a video game arcade at Tanglewood Mall, has

Game World, a video game arcade at Tanglewood Mall, has just installed a new virtual reality battle game. It requires exactly 2.7 minutes to play. Customers arrive, on average, every 2.9 minutes (Pois...

Q: An ATM at a busy airport disburses money or accepts deposits from

An ATM at a busy airport disburses money or accepts deposits from customers. The ATM takes a constant time of 2 minutes to accept instructions and complete a transaction. If customers arrive at the ra...

Q: A vending machine at City Airport dispenses hot coffee, hot chocolate

A vending machine at City Airport dispenses hot coffee, hot chocolate, or hot tea, in a constant service time of 20 seconds. Customers arrive at the vending machine at a mean rate of 60 per hour (Pois...

Q: In the Fast Shop Market example in this chapter, Alternative II

In the Fast Shop Market example in this chapter, Alternative II was to add a new checkout counter at the market. This alternative was analyzed using the single-server model. Why was the multiple- serv...

Q: NesCafé has installed a coffee vending machine at an airport. The

NesCafé has installed a coffee vending machine at an airport. The installed vending machine has the capacity to dispense 25 cups of coffee per hour. Currently, the demand for coffee on average is 22 c...

Q: The Bay City Police Department has eight patrol cars that are on

The Bay City Police Department has eight patrol cars that are on constant call 24 hours per day. A patrol car requires repairs every 20 days, on average, according to an exponential distribution. When...

Q: The University Bookstore is owned and operated by State University through an

The University Bookstore is owned and operated by State University through an independent corporation with its own board of directors. The bookstore has three locations on or near the State University...

Q: The Rowntown Cab Company has four cabs that are on duty during

The Rowntown Cab Company has four cabs that are on duty during normal business hours. The cab company dispatcher receives requests for service every 8 minutes, on average, according to an exponential...

Q: In Problem 10, in addition to course approvals, suppose that

In Problem 10, in addition to course approvals, suppose that the advisor also answers questions and provides course counseling, such that the service time can no longer be assumed to be exponentially...

Q: The College Avenue Sub Shop is located in a small college town

The College Avenue Sub Shop is located in a small college town. Virtually all of its phone delivery orders are in the evening, between 5:00 p.M. and 1:00 A.M., so the shop has a delivery person for th...

Q: The Riverton Post Office has four stations for service. Customers line

The Riverton Post Office has four stations for service. Customers line up in single file for service on a FIFO basis. The mean arrival rate is 40 per hour, Poisson distributed, and the mean service ti...

Q: In Problem14 , the Dynaco Company has found that if more than

In Problem14 , the Dynaco Company has found that if more than three units (average) are waiting to be processed at any one workstation, then too much money is being tied up in work-in-process inventor...

Q: Cakes baked by the Freshfood Bakery are transported from the ovens to

Cakes baked by the Freshfood Bakery are transported from the ovens to be packaged by one of three wrappers. Each wrapper can wrap an average of 200 cakes per hour. The cakes are brought to the wrapper...

Q: The associate dean of the college of business at Tech is determining

The associate dean of the college of business at Tech is determining which of two copiers he should lease for the college’s administrative suite. A regular copier leases for $8 per hour, and it takes...

Q: A company has 20 computers in its office in Johannesburg. Though

A company has 20 computers in its office in Johannesburg. Though the computers are brand new, they do fail and this affects the company’s work. A computer crashes every 25 days. The company estimates...

Q: A single-server queuing system with an infinite calling population and

A single-server queuing system with an infinite calling population and a first-come, first-served queue discipline has the following arrival and service rates (Poisson distributed):  = 16 customers p...

Q: The Regency Hotel has enough space at its entrance for six taxicabs

The Regency Hotel has enough space at its entrance for six taxicabs to line up, wait for guests, and then load passengers. Cabs arrive at the hotel every 8 minutes; if a taxi drives by the hotel and t...

Q: On December 16, 1944, in the last year of World

On December 16, 1944, in the last year of World War II, two German panzer armies, supported by a third army of infantry, together totaling more than 250,000 men, staged a massive counteroffensive in n...

Q: The Valley Swim Club has 300 stockholders, each holding one share

The Valley Swim Club has 300 stockholders, each holding one share of stock in the club. A share of club stock allows the shareholder’s family to use the club’s heat...

Q: The local Burger Doodle fast-food restaurant has a drive-

The local Burger Doodle fast-food restaurant has a drive-through window. Customers in cars arrive at the window at the rate of 10 per hour (Poisson distributed). It requires an average of 4 minutes (e...

Q: From 3:00 p.M. to 8:00

From 3:00 p.M. to 8:00 p.M. the local K-Star Supermarket has a steady stream of customers. Customers finish shopping and arrive at the checkout area at a rate of 70 per hour (Poisson distributed). It...

Q: Customers arrive to check in at the exclusive and expensive Regency Hotel’s

Customers arrive to check in at the exclusive and expensive Regency Hotel’s lobby at a rate of 40 per hour (Poisson distributed). The hotel normally has three clerks available at the desk to check in...

Q: The Riverview Clinic has two general practitioners who see patients daily.

The Riverview Clinic has two general practitioners who see patients daily. An average of six patients arrive at the clinic per hour. Each doctor spends an average of 15 minutes with a patient. The pat...

Q: The Footrite Shoe Company is going to open a new branch at

The Footrite Shoe Company is going to open a new branch at a mall, and company managers are attempting to determine how many salespeople to hire. Based on an analysis of mall traffic, the company esti...

Q: When customers arrive at Gilley’s Ice Cream Shop, they take a

When customers arrive at Gilley’s Ice Cream Shop, they take a number and wait to be called to purchase ice cream from one of the counter servers. From experience in past summers, the store’s staff kno...

Q: Moore’s television repair service receives an average of six TV sets per

Moore’s television repair service receives an average of six TV sets per 8-hour day to be repaired. The service manager would like to be able to tell customers that they can expect 1-day service. What...

Q: In Problem 37, suppose that Moore’s television repair service cannot accommodate

In Problem 37, suppose that Moore’s television repair service cannot accommodate more than 30 TV sets at a time. What is the probability that the number of TV sets on hand (under repair and waiting fo...

Q: Maggie Attaberry is a nurse on the evening shift from 10:

Maggie Attaberry is a nurse on the evening shift from 10:00 p.M. to 6:00 A.M. at Community Hospital. She has 15 patients for whom she is responsible in her area. She averages two calls from each of he...

Q: The ticket booth on the Tech campus is operated by one person

The ticket booth on the Tech campus is operated by one person, who is selling tickets for the annual Tech versus State football game on Saturday. The ticket seller can serve an average of 12 customers...

Q: Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and because of the

Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and because of the ensu- ing measures to increase airline security, airports have faced the problem of long waiting lines and waiting times at secu- rity gates. Wai...

Q: The Escargot is a small French restaurant with six waiters and waitresses

The Escargot is a small French restaurant with six waiters and waitresses. The average service time at the restaurant for a table (of any size) is 85 minutes (Poisson distributed). The restaurant does...

Q: Hudson Valley Books is a small, independent publisher of fiction and

Hudson Valley Books is a small, independent publisher of fiction and nonfiction books. Each week the publisher receives an average of seven unsolicited manuscripts to review (Poisson distributed). The...

Q: Amanda Fall is starting up a new house painting business, Fall

Amanda Fall is starting up a new house painting business, Fall Colors. She has been advertising in the local newspaper for several months. Based on inquiries and informal surveys of the local housing...

Q: Partially completed products arrive at a workstation in a manufacturing operation at

Partially completed products arrive at a workstation in a manufacturing operation at a mean rate of 40 per hour (Poisson distributed). The processing time at the workstation averages 1.2 minutes per u...

Q: Dubai airport has three immigration officers that inspect arriving tourists’ travel documents

Dubai airport has three immigration officers that inspect arriving tourists’ travel documents and permit them to enter the country if their visa is genuine. Each officer can check 20 tourists per hour...

Q: The Waterfall Buffet in the lower level of the National Art Gallery

The Waterfall Buffet in the lower level of the National Art Gallery serves food cafeteria-style daily to visitors and employees. The buffet is self-service. From 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. customers arriv...

Q: The Clip Joint is a hairstyling salon at University Mall. Four

The Clip Joint is a hairstyling salon at University Mall. Four stylists are always available to serve customers on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers arrive at an average rate of 5 per hour,...

Q: Ships arrive at the port of Savannah at the rate of 40

Ships arrive at the port of Savannah at the rate of 40 per 30-day month (Poisson distributed), generally with a full cargo of containers. It takes an average of 12 hours (exponentially distributed) to...

Q: The Delacroix Inn in Alexandria is a small, exclusive hotel with

The Delacroix Inn in Alexandria is a small, exclusive hotel with 20 rooms. Guests can call house- keeping from 8:00 A.M. to midnight for any of their service needs. Housekeeping keeps one person on du...

Q: Jim Carter builds custom furniture, primarily cabinets, bookcases, small

Jim Carter builds custom furniture, primarily cabinets, bookcases, small tables, and chairs. He works on only one piece of furniture for a customer at a time. It takes him an average of 5 weeks (expon...

Q: The Northwoods General Store in Vermont sells a variety of outdoor clothing

The Northwoods General Store in Vermont sells a variety of outdoor clothing items and equipment and several food products at its modern but rustic-looking retail store. Its food products include salmo...

Q: Starbucks Café at the cafeteria of a university has a single attendant

Starbucks Café at the cafeteria of a university has a single attendant who receives orders from the arriving students and passes the orders to its serviceman who prepares and delivers the ordered item...

Q: Judith Lewis is a doctoral student at State University, and she

Judith Lewis is a doctoral student at State University, and she also works full-time as an academic tutor for 10 scholarship student athletes. She took the job, hoping it would leave her free time bet...

Q: TSA security agents at the security gate at the Tri-Cities

TSA security agents at the security gate at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport are able to check passengers and process them through the security gate at a rate of 50 per hour (Poisson distributed). Pass...

Q: A renowned healthcare provider, Mediclinic, has a branch in Marina

A renowned healthcare provider, Mediclinic, has a branch in Marina, Dubai. The clinic remains open for 8 hours a day. At present, three doctors are available to attend arriving patients. Each doctor c...

Q: Refer to Problem 52. The clinic does not want to add

Refer to Problem 52. The clinic does not want to add a fourth doctor but plans to increase the efficiency of the existing doctors. By proper training and innovative adoption of technologies, doctors c...

Q: In Problem 24, when the students come back for fall semester

In Problem 24, when the students come back for fall semester, the Sub Shop experiences a large increase in demand for about a month before it begins to level off again, such that the number of phone o...

Q: In Problem 51, the passenger traffic arriving at the airport security

In Problem 51, the passenger traffic arriving at the airport security gate varies significantly during the day. At times close to flight takeoffs, the traffic is very heavy, while at other times there...

Q: A laundry machine at a laundromat operates for 8 hours a day

A laundry machine at a laundromat operates for 8 hours a day. The time between customer arrivals on average is 25 minutes. Each machine takes an average of 60 minutes (exponentially distributed) to wa...

Q: The Hampton County emergency medical service (EMS) covers an area

The Hampton County emergency medical service (EMS) covers an area of 500 square miles with a population of over 100,000. In addition to ambulances and fire engines, the EMS is considering purchased th...

Q: The Old Colony theme park has a new ride, the Double

The Old Colony theme park has a new ride, the Double Cyclone. The ride holds 30 people in double roller coaster cars, and it takes 3.8 minutes to complete the ride circuit. It also takes the ride atte...

Q: The Fort Worth Texans have won three Super Bowls in the past

The Fort Worth Texans have won three Super Bowls in the past 5 years, including two in a row the past 2 years. As a result, sportswear such as hats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and jackets with the Texan...

Q: The Dynaco Manufacturing Company produces a particular product in an assembly line

The Dynaco Manufacturing Company produces a particular product in an assembly line operation. One of the machines on the line is a drill press that has a single assembly line feeding into it. A partia...

Q: The management of Dynaco Manufacturing Company (see Problem 6) likes

The management of Dynaco Manufacturing Company (see Problem 6) likes to have its operators working 90% of the time. What must the assembly line arrival rate be for the operators to be as busy as manag...

Q: A gas station at a busy highway offers free air service for

A gas station at a busy highway offers free air service for tires of cars that use the pump. The attendant checks tire pressure and inflates or deflates to the recommeded level. On an average, the att...

Q: A small grocery market has one checkout counter. The counter clerk

A small grocery market has one checkout counter. The counter clerk takes an average of 3 minutes to serve a customer. Customers arrive at the counter at the rate of 15 per hour. The manager of the sto...

Q: The Hoylake Rescue Squad receives an emergency call every 1, 2

The Hoylake Rescue Squad receives an emergency call every 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 hours, according to the following probability distribution. The squad is on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: a. Sim...

Q: A hypermarket sells a specific brand of mobile phones and earns a

A hypermarket sells a specific brand of mobile phones and earns a profit of AED100 per mobile. It incurs a holding cost of AED40 per mobile per month if a stocked mobile is not sold. Holding cost is a...

Q: University is playing Tech in their annual football game on Saturday.

University is playing Tech in their annual football game on Saturday. A sportswriter has scouted each team all season and accumulated the following data: State runs four basic plays—...

Q: Each semester, the students in the college of business at State

Each semester, the students in the college of business at State University must have their course schedules approved by the college adviser. The students line up in the hallway outside the adviser&aci...

Q: A city is served by two newspapers—the Tribune and the

A city is served by two newspapers—the Tribune and the Daily News. Each Sunday readers purchase one of the newspapers at a stand. The following matrix contains the probabilities of a...

Q: Loebuck Grocery orders milk from a dairy on a weekly basis.

Loebuck Grocery orders milk from a dairy on a weekly basis. The manager of the store has developed the following probability distribution for demand per week (in cases): The milk costs the grocery $10...

Q: Christine Yamaguchi is the manager of the A-to-Z

Christine Yamaguchi is the manager of the A-to-Z Office Supply Company in Charlotte. The company attempts to gain an advantage over its competitors by providing quality customer service, which include...

Q: The Paymore Rental Car Agency rents cars in a small town.

The Paymore Rental Car Agency rents cars in a small town. It wants to determine how many rental cars it should maintain. Based on market projections and historical data, the manager has determined pro...

Q: A robbery has just been committed at the Corner Market in the

A robbery has just been committed at the Corner Market in the downtown area of the city. The market owner was able to activate the alarm, and the robber fled on foot. Police officers arrived a few min...

Q: Compcomm, Inc., is an international communications and information technology company

Compcomm, Inc., is an international communications and information technology company that has seen the value of its common stock appreciate substantially in recent years. A stock analyst would like t...

Q: The emergency room of the community hospital in Farmburg has one receptionist

The emergency room of the community hospital in Farmburg has one receptionist, one doctor, and one nurse. The emergency room opens at time zero, and patients begin to arrive some time later. Patients...

Q: The time between arrivals of cars at the Petroco Service Station is

The time between arrivals of cars at the Petroco Service Station is defined by the following probability distribution: a. Simulate the arrival of cars at the service station for 20 arrivals, and compu...

Q: The Western Outfitters Store specializes in denim jeans. The variable cost

The Western Outfitters Store specializes in denim jeans. The variable cost of the jeans varies according to several factors, including the cost of the jeans from the distributor, labor costs, handling...

Q: Randolph College and Salem College are within 20 miles of each other

Randolph College and Salem College are within 20 miles of each other, and the students at each college frequently date each other. The students at Randolph College are debating how good their dates ar...

Q: In Problem 21, discuss how you might assess the accuracy of

In Problem 21, discuss how you might assess the accuracy of the average rating for Salem College students based on only 20 simulated dates.

Q: Burlingham Mills produces denim cloth that it sells to jeans manufacturers.

Burlingham Mills produces denim cloth that it sells to jeans manufacturers. It is negotiating a contract with Troy Clothing Company to provide denim cloth on a weekly basis. Burlingham has established...

Q: A baseball game consists of plays that can be described as follows

A baseball game consists of plays that can be described as follows: Distributions for these plays for two teams, the White Sox (visitors) and the Yankees (home), are as follows: Simulate a nine-inning...

Q: Diamant Foods Company produces a variety of food prod- ucts,

Diamant Foods Company produces a variety of food prod- ucts, including a line of candies. One of its most popular candy items is Divine Diamonds, a bag of a dozen individually wrapped diamond-shaped c...

Q: For the ComputerWorld example in this chapter, recreate the simulation shown

For the ComputerWorld example in this chapter, recreate the simulation shown in Exhibit 14.2 using Crystal Ball. Assume that demand is normally distributed with a mean of 1.5 laptops and a standard de...

Q: Perform the Crystal Ball simulation in Problem 25, assuming that demand

Perform the Crystal Ball simulation in Problem 25, assuming that demand is normally distributed with a mean of 2.5 and a standard deviation of 1.2 laptops.

Q: For the Bigelow Manufacturing example in this chapter, re-create

For the Bigelow Manufacturing example in this chapter, re-create the simulation shown in Table 14.10 and Exhibit 14.7 using Crystal Ball. Assume that the repair time is normally distributed with a mea...

Q: For the Bigelow Manufacturing example in this chapter, re-create

For the Bigelow Manufacturing example in this chapter, re-create the simulation for the improved maintenance program shown in Table 14.11 and Exhibit 14.8 using Crystal Ball. For the improved program...

Q: Tracy McCoy is shopping for a new car. She has identified

Tracy McCoy is shopping for a new car. She has identified a particular sports utility vehicle she likes but has heard that it has high maintenance costs. Tracy has decided to develop a simulation mode...

Q: The Dynaco Manufacturing Company produces a product in a process consisting of

The Dynaco Manufacturing Company produces a product in a process consisting of operations of five machines. The probability distribution of the number of machines that will break down in a week follow...

Q: In Problem 20, assume that the sales volume for Western Outfitters

In Problem 20, assume that the sales volume for Western Outfitters Store is normally distributed, with a mean of 600 pairs of jeans and a standard deviation of 200; the price is uniformly distributed,...

Q: In Problem 21, assume that the students at Randolph College have

In Problem 21, assume that the students at Randolph College have redefined the probability distributions of their dates at Salem College as follows: Physical attractiveness is uniformly distributed fr...

Q: In Problem 23, assume that production capacity at Burlingham Mills for

In Problem 23, assume that production capacity at Burlingham Mills for the Troy Clothing Company contract is normally distributed, with a mean of 320 yards per month and a standard deviation of 120 ya...

Q: Erin Jones has $100,000 and, to diversify,

Erin Jones has $100,000 and, to diversify, she wants to invest equal amounts of $50,000 each in two mutual funds selected from a list of four possible mutual funds. She wants to invest for a 3-year pe...

Q: Suppose in Problem 35 that the processing cost per unit at each

Suppose in Problem 35 that the processing cost per unit at each plant is different because of different machinery, workers’ abilities, overhead, and so on, according to the following...

Q: In Chapter 16, the formula for the optimal order quantity of

In Chapter 16, the formula for the optimal order quantity of an item, Q, given its demand, D, ordering cost, Co, and the cost of holding, or carrying, an item in inventory, Cc, is as follows: The tota...

Q: The Management Science Association (MSA) has arranged to hold its

The Management Science Association (MSA) has arranged to hold its annual conference at the Riverside Hotel in Orlando next year. Based on historical data, the MSA believes the number of rooms it will...

Q: In Chapter 8, Figure 8.6 shows a simplified project

In Chapter 8, Figure 8.6 shows a simplified project network for building a house, as follows: There are four paths through this network: The time parameters (in weeks) defining a triangular probabilit...

Q: Solve Problem 21 at the end of Chapter 12 by using simulation

Solve Problem 21 at the end of Chapter 12 by using simulation.

Q: Simulate the decision situation described in Problem 18(a) at

Simulate the decision situation described in Problem 18(a) at the end of Chapter 12 for 20 weeks, and recommend the best decision.

Q: Every time a machine breaks down at the Dynaco Manufacturing Company (

Every time a machine breaks down at the Dynaco Manufacturing Company (Problem 3), 1, 2, or 3 hours are required to fix it, according to the following probability distribution: a. Simulate the repair t...

Q: Sound Warehouse in Georgetown sells CD players (with speakers), which

Sound Warehouse in Georgetown sells CD players (with speakers), which it orders from Fuji Electronics in Japan. Because of shipping and handling costs, each order must be for five CD players. Because...

Q: First American Bank is trying to determine whether it should install one

First American Bank is trying to determine whether it should install one or two drive-through teller windows. The following probability distributions for arrival intervals and service times have been...

Q: The time between arrivals of oil tankers at a loading dock at

The time between arrivals of oil tankers at a loading dock at Prudhoe Bay is given by the following probability distribution: The time required to fill a tanker with oil and prepare it for sea is give...

Q: A banana growers’ society grows banana in a region. After planting

A banana growers’ society grows banana in a region. After planting saplings, it takes around 10 months to harvest stalks of bananas. Since the production cycle is long and strong win...

Q: Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities along each

Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities along each branch, determine the maximum flow from source node 1 to destination node 10 and the flow along each path:

Q: The Whistle Stop Cafe in Weems, Georgia, is well known

The Whistle Stop Cafe in Weems, Georgia, is well known for its popular homemade ice cream, made in a small plant in back of the cafe. People drive all the way from Atlanta and Macon to buy the ice cre...

Q: Develop a seasonally adjusted forecast for the demand data for fertilizer found

Develop a seasonally adjusted forecast for the demand data for fertilizer found in Problem 3. Then use a linear trend line model to compute a forecast estimate for demand in year 4.

Q: Monaghan’s Pizza delivery service has randomly selected 8 weekdays during the past

Monaghan’s Pizza delivery service has randomly selected 8 weekdays during the past month and recorded orders for pizza at four different time periods per day: Develop a seasonally ad...

Q: The Cat Creek Mining Company mines and ships coal. It has

The Cat Creek Mining Company mines and ships coal. It has experienced the following demand for coal during the past 8 years: Develop an adjusted exponential smoothing model (a = .30, b = .20) and a li...

Q: The River is a literary magazine published by the English Department at

The River is a literary magazine published by the English Department at Tech. It has a 70-year history and enjoys an excellent reputation for providing a literary outlet for aspiring Appalachian write...

Q: The Beaver Creek Pottery Company sells bowls and mugs, hand-

The Beaver Creek Pottery Company sells bowls and mugs, hand-made by Native American artisans, at a craft store and through a Web site. Making these items requires a special type of clay and a large am...

Q: The Northwoods Outdoor Company is a catalog sales operation that specializes in

The Northwoods Outdoor Company is a catalog sales operation that specializes in outdoor recreational clothing. Demand for its items is very seasonal, peaking during the Christmas season and during the...

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Metro Food Vending operates vending machines in office buildings, the airport, bus stations, colleges, and other businesses and agencies around town, and it operates vending trucks for building and co...

Q: Dubai-fly airline operates flights from Dubai to Milan. The

Dubai-fly airline operates flights from Dubai to Milan. The demand for airline seats varies from month to month. There are few peak seasonal demands, for instance, just before and after Christmas and...

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LT manufactures smartphone components, which are dependent on the global demand for smart- phones. Following are the yearly global sales (in million units) for the past 8 years. Develop a linear trend...

Q: A manufacturing company produces different variations of a product at different work

A manufacturing company produces different variations of a product at different work centers in its plant on a daily basis. Following is a network showing the various work centers in the plant, the da...

Q: The McDonald’s store at a busy mall has collected its last 10

The McDonald’s store at a busy mall has collected its last 10 months’ sales (in thousands of meal) data for its fast selling a la carte meal—The F...

Q: The emergency room at the new Community Hospital selected every other week

The emergency room at the new Community Hospital selected every other week during the past 5 months to observe the number of patients during two parts of each week—the weekend (Frida...

Q: Aztec Industries has developed a forecasting model that was used to forecast

Aztec Industries has developed a forecasting model that was used to forecast during a 10-month period. The forecasts and actual demand were as follows: Measure the accuracy of the forecast by using MA...

Q: RAP Computers assembles personal computers from generic parts it purchases at a

RAP Computers assembles personal computers from generic parts it purchases at a discount, and it sells the units by phone orders it receives from customers responding to the company’...

Q: Develop an exponential smoothing forecast with a = .20 for the

Develop an exponential smoothing forecast with a = .20 for the demand data in Problem 1. Compare this forecast with the 3-month moving average computed in part (a) of Problem 1, using MAD, and indicat...

Q: The Jersey Dairy Products Company produces cheese, which it sells to

The Jersey Dairy Products Company produces cheese, which it sells to supermarkets and food- processing companies. Because of concerns about cholesterol and fat in cheese, the company has seen demand f...

Q: The manager of the Ramona Inn Hotel near Cloverleaf Stadium believes that

The manager of the Ramona Inn Hotel near Cloverleaf Stadium believes that how well the local Blue Sox professional baseball team is playing has an impact on the occupancy rate at the hotel during the...

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Carpet City wants to develop a means to forecast its carpet sales. The store manager believes that the store’s sales are directly related to the number of new housing starts in town....

Q: A group of business students at Tech organized a student club called

A group of business students at Tech organized a student club called Prism to develop and disseminate content about business majors through a Web site they created and social media sites. Prism would...

Q: Bernice’s Pizza Restaurant opened the previous year, and in addition to

Bernice’s Pizza Restaurant opened the previous year, and in addition to sit-down restaurant service they filled take-out orders (picked up by customers) and some delivery orders usin...

Q: A water station (1) is planned to supply a new

A water station (1) is planned to supply a new city (13) with water through the current network of pipes and substations. The diagram below shows the water flow capacity of the different pipes of the...

Q: Suntrek is a global manufacturer and supplier of denim jeans to apparel

Suntrek is a global manufacturer and supplier of denim jeans to apparel retailers around the world. It purchases baled cotton around the world, ships it to its denim fabric factories, then to its deni...

Q: The Fastgro Fertilizer Company distributes fertilizer to various lawn and garden shops

The Fastgro Fertilizer Company distributes fertilizer to various lawn and garden shops. The company must base its quarterly production schedule on a forecast of how many tons of fertilizer will be dem...

Q: The Tech power plant burns coal and natural gas to generate steam

The Tech power plant burns coal and natural gas to generate steam and electricity for all campus buildings. The annual coal consumption at the plant has increased annually for the past 8 years due to...

Q: The DirectCast cable TV company is a national chain that services the

The DirectCast cable TV company is a national chain that services the small college town that is home to Tech, with a student population of almost 30,000. The company has generally been able to handle...

Q: Bell Inc. is a computer company that gets most of its

Bell Inc. is a computer company that gets most of its component parts from suppliers in Southeast Asia, who ship to small warehouses called “revolvers” (for revolvi...

Q: The manager of Gilley’s Ice Cream Parlor needs an accurate forecast of

The manager of Gilley’s Ice Cream Parlor needs an accurate forecast of the demand for ice cream. The store orders ice cream from a distributor a week ahead; if the store orders too l...

Q: Compute the coefficient of determination for the data in Problem 33,

Compute the coefficient of determination for the data in Problem 33, and explain its meaning.

Q: Administrators at State University believe that decreases in the number of freshman

Administrators at State University believe that decreases in the number of freshman applications that they have experienced are directly related to tuition increases. They have collected the following...

Q: Develop a linear trend line model for the freshman applications data at

Develop a linear trend line model for the freshman applications data at State University in Problem 35. a. Does this forecast appear to be more or less accurate than the linear regression forecast dev...

Q: Explain the numerical value of the slope of the linear regression equation

Explain the numerical value of the slope of the linear regression equation in Problem 33.

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PAWV Power and Light has contracted with a –waste- disposal firm to have nuclear waste from its nuclear power plants in Pennsylvania disposed of at a—government&aci...

Q: In Problem 36 in Chapter 6, KanTech Corporation ships electronic components

In Problem 36 in Chapter 6, KanTech Corporation ships electronic components in containers from seaports in Europe to U.S. ports, from which the containers are transported by truck or rail to inland po...

Q: Some members of management of the Fairface Cosmetics Firm believe that demand

Some members of management of the Fairface Cosmetics Firm believe that demand for its products is related to the promotional activities of local department stores where the cosmetics are sold. However...

Q: Employees at Precision Engine Parts Company produce parts according to exact design

Employees at Precision Engine Parts Company produce parts according to exact design specifications. The employees are paid according to a piece-rate system, wherein the faster they work and the more p...

Q: The chairperson of the department of management at State University wants to

The chairperson of the department of management at State University wants to forecast the number of students who will enroll in production and operations management (POM) next semester to determine ho...

Q: Apperson and Fitz is a chain of clothing stores that caters to

Apperson and Fitz is a chain of clothing stores that caters to high school and college students. It publishes a quarterly catalog and operates a Web site that features provocatively attired males and...

Q: The Gametime Hat Company manufactures baseball caps that have various team logos

The Gametime Hat Company manufactures baseball caps that have various team logos in an assortment of designs and colors. The company has had monthly sales for the past 24 months as follows: Develop a...

Q: Infoworks is a large computer discount store that sells computers and ancillary

Infoworks is a large computer discount store that sells computers and ancillary equipment and software in the town where State University is located. Infoworks has collected historical data on compute...

Q: Develop an exponential smoothing model with a = .30 for the

Develop an exponential smoothing model with a = .30 for the data in Problem 42 to forecast printer demand in year 11 and compare its accuracy to the linear trend line forecast developed in (a).

Q: Arrow Air is a regional East Coast airline that has collected data

Arrow Air is a regional East Coast airline that has collected data for the percentage of avail- able seats occupied on its flights for four quarters—(1) January–Mar...

Q: Develop an adjusted exponential smoothing forecast model (a = .40

Develop an adjusted exponential smoothing forecast model (a = .40 and b = .40) for the data in Problem 44 to forecast seat occupancy and compare its accuracy with the seasonally adjusted model develop...

Q: The consumer loan department at Central Union Bank and Trust wants to

The consumer loan department at Central Union Bank and Trust wants to develop a forecasting model to help determine its potential loan application volume for the coming year. Because adjust- able-rate...

Q: Liu and Fong is a global supplier of denim jeans for apparel

Liu and Fong is a global supplier of denim jeans for apparel companies around the world. Its supply chain includes cotton production in the United States, fabric manufacturing in Southeast Asia and th...

Q: The busiest time of the day at the Taco Town fast-

The busiest time of the day at the Taco Town fast-food restaurant is between 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 p.M. Taco Town’s service is very labor dependent, and a critical factor for providing...

Q: To take advantage of the burgeoning public interest in sustainability, Klorax

To take advantage of the burgeoning public interest in sustainability, Klorax has developed a non- synthetic line of natural cleaning products called GreenClean. One of the first sustainable products...

Q: In Problem 48, one of the new products in the GreenClean

In Problem 48, one of the new products in the GreenClean line that Klorax is ready to introduce is an all-purpose cleaner, and Klorax is attempting to forecast what demand might be like 5 years into t...

Q: A cooking oil distributor distributes oil to major supermarkets in the region

A cooking oil distributor distributes oil to major supermarkets in the region. Though a person’s daily consumption of oil seems to be almost the same, the distributorâ€
...

Q: The Wellton Fund is a balanced mutual fund that includes a mix

The Wellton Fund is a balanced mutual fund that includes a mix of stocks and bonds. Following are the year-end share prices of the fund and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) for a 20-year period: De...

Q: The Valley United Soccer Club has boys’ and girls’ travel soccer teams

The Valley United Soccer Club has boys’ and girls’ travel soccer teams at all age levels up to 18 years. The club has been successful and grown in popularity over t...

Q: The Port of Savannah is considering an expansion of its container terminal

The Port of Savannah is considering an expansion of its container terminal. The port has experienced the following container throughput during the past 12 years, expressed as TEUs (i.e., 20-foot equiv...

Q: The admission data for freshmen at Tech during the past 10 years

The admission data for freshmen at Tech during the past 10 years are as follows: Tech’s admission objective is a class of 5,000 entering freshmen, and Tech wants to forecast the perc...

Q: The State of Virginia has instituted a series of standards of learning

The State of Virginia has instituted a series of standards of learning (SOL) tests in math, history, English, and science that all high school students must pass with a grade of 70 before they are all...

Q: Tech administrators believe their freshman applications are influenced by two variables:

Tech administrators believe their freshman applications are influenced by two variables: tuition and the size of the applicant pool of eligible high school seniors in the state. The following data for...

Q: Construct a Gantt chart for the following set of activities, and

Construct a Gantt chart for the following set of activities, and indicate the project completion time:

Q: In Problem 42, Infoworks believes its printer sales are also related

In Problem 42, Infoworks believes its printer sales are also related to the average price of its printers. It has collected historical data on average printer prices for the past 10 years, as follows:...

Q: The manager of the Bayville police department motor pool wants to develop

The manager of the Bayville police department motor pool wants to develop a forecast model for annual maintenance on police cars, based on mileage in the past year and age of the cars. The following d...

Q: The dean of the college of business at Tech has initiated a

The dean of the college of business at Tech has initiated a fund-raising campaign. One of the selling points he plans to use with potential donors is that increasing the college’s pr...

Q: The Victory Plus Mutual Fund of growth stocks has had the following

The Victory Plus Mutual Fund of growth stocks has had the following average monthly price for the past 10 months: Compute the exponentially smoothed forecast with a = .40, the adjusted exponential smo...

Q: The Bayside Fountain Hotel is adjacent to County Coliseum, a 24

The Bayside Fountain Hotel is adjacent to County Coliseum, a 24,000-seat arena that is home to the city’s professional basketball and ice hockey teams and that hosts a variety of con...

Q: Emily Andrews has invested in a science and technology mutual fund.

Emily Andrews has invested in a science and technology mutual fund. Now she is considering liquidating and investing in another fund. She would like to forecast the price of the science and technology...

Q: Eurotronics manufactures components for use in small electronic products such as computers

Eurotronics manufactures components for use in small electronic products such as computers, CD players, and radios at plants in Belgium, Germany, and France. The parts are transported by truck to Hamb...

Q: Hayes Electronics stocks and sells a particular brand of personal computer.

Hayes Electronics stocks and sells a particular brand of personal computer. It costs the firm $450 each time it places an order with the manufacturer for the personal computers. The cost of carrying o...

Q: The Wood Valley Dairy makes cheese to supply to stores in its

The Wood Valley Dairy makes cheese to supply to stores in its area. The dairy can make 250 pounds of cheese per day (365 days per year), and the demand at area stores is 180 pounds per day. Each time...

Q: A furniture store produces tables and doors and sells them through its

A furniture store produces tables and doors and sells them through its outlets across the country. The wood working machines are first set for producing tables and the produced tables are stocked for...

Q: A farm owner is going to erect a maintenance building with a

A farm owner is going to erect a maintenance building with a connecting electrical generator and water tank. The activities, activity descriptions, and estimated durations are given in the following t...

Q: The purchasing manager for the Atlantic Steel Company must determine a policy

The purchasing manager for the Atlantic Steel Company must determine a policy for ordering coal to operate 12 converters. Each converter requires exactly 5 tons of coal per day to operate, and the fir...

Q: The Honda dealership at your city forecasted that it could sell around

The Honda dealership at your city forecasted that it could sell around 500 cars in the next year. The annual carrying cost of a car is ¥500,000, and the ordering cost which involves order processing a...

Q: Tara, an apparel store, has forecasted a sale of 100

Tara, an apparel store, has forecasted a sale of 100,000 meters of dress material for the next year. Its spinning mill can produce 500 meters of materials per day. The cost of setup per production run...

Q: In Problem 32 in Chapter 15, the supplier receives shipments of

In Problem 32 in Chapter 15, the supplier receives shipments of partially completed laptops from its manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia, which has maximum production rate of 200 units per day. U...

Q: Craftwood Furniture Company is a U.S.-based furniture manufacturer

Craftwood Furniture Company is a U.S.-based furniture manufacturer that offshored all of its actual manufacturing operations to China about a decade ago. It set up a distribution center in Hong Kong,...

Q: The Pacific Lumber Company and Mill processes 10,000 logs annually

The Pacific Lumber Company and Mill processes 10,000 logs annually, operating 250 days per year. Immediately upon receiving an order, the logging company’s supplier begins delivery to the lumber mill,...

Q: The Road King Tire store sells a brand of tires called the

The Road King Tire store sells a brand of tires called the Roadrunner. The annual demand from the store’s customers for Roadrunner tires is 3,700. The cost to order tires from the tire manufacturer is...

Q: The Laurel Creek Lawn Shop sells Fastgro Fertilizer. The annual demand

The Laurel Creek Lawn Shop sells Fastgro Fertilizer. The annual demand for the fertilizer is 270,000 pounds. The cost to order the fertilizer from the Fastgro Company is $105 per order. The annual car...

Q: Hayes Electronics in Problem 1 assumed with certainty that the ordering cost

Hayes Electronics in Problem 1 assumed with certainty that the ordering cost is $450 per order and the inventory carrying cost is $170 per unit per year. However, the inventory model parameters are fr...

Q: Videoworld is a discount store that sells color televisions. The annual

Videoworld is a discount store that sells color televisions. The annual demand for color television sets is 400. The cost per order from the manufacturer is $650. The carrying cost is $45 per set each...

Q: Seth and Levi Taylor are planning an anniversary party for their parents

Seth and Levi Taylor are planning an anniversary party for their parents in December, and they want it to have a holiday theme. They have identified the following planning activities and time estimate...

Q: The University Bookstore at Tech stocks the required textbook for Management Science

The University Bookstore at Tech stocks the required textbook for Management Science 2405. The demand for this text is 1,200 copies per year. The cost of placing an order is $350, and the annual carry...

Q: The A-to-Z Office Supply Company is open from

The A-to-Z Office Supply Company is open from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 p.M., and it receives 200 calls per day for delivery orders. It costs A-to-Z $20 to send out its trucks to make deliveries. The company...

Q: The Union Street Microbrewery makes 1220 Union beer, which it bottles

The Union Street Microbrewery makes 1220 Union beer, which it bottles and sells in its adjoining restaurant and by the case. It costs $1,700 to set up, brew, and bottle a batch of the beer. The annual...

Q: Eurotronics is a European manufacturer of electronic components. During the course

Eurotronics is a European manufacturer of electronic components. During the course of a year, it requires container cargo space on ships leaving Hamburg bound for the United States, Mexico, South Amer...

Q: Suntrek is a global manufacturer and supplier of denim jeans to apparel

Suntrek is a global manufacturer and supplier of denim jeans to apparel retailers around the world. It purchases baled cotton from its cotton producers in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, and Mississippi and...

Q: For homework Problem 30 in Chapter 15, the Tech power plant

For homework Problem 30 in Chapter 15, the Tech power plant wants to keep a 7- to 10-day sup- ply of coal on hand at all times. It takes 3 days to transport coal by railroad from the coalfields, and t...

Q: The Summer Outdoor Furniture Company produces wooden lawn chairs. The annual

The Summer Outdoor Furniture Company produces wooden lawn chairs. The annual demand from its store customers is 17,400 chairs per year. The transport and handling costs are $2,600 each time a shipment...

Q: The Spruce Creek Vegetable Farm produces organically grown greenhouse tomatoes that are

The Spruce Creek Vegetable Farm produces organically grown greenhouse tomatoes that are sold to area grocery stores. The annual demand for Spruce Creek’s tomatoes is 270,000 pounds. The farm is able t...

Q: The Uptown Kiln is an importer of ceramics from overseas. It

The Uptown Kiln is an importer of ceramics from overseas. It has arranged to purchase a particular type of ceramic pottery from a Korean artisan. The artisan makes the pottery in 120-unit batches and...

Q: A firm is faced with the attractive situation in which it can

A firm is faced with the attractive situation in which it can obtain immediate delivery of an item it stocks for retail sale. The firm has therefore not bothered to order the item in any systematic wa...

Q: Lindsey Brinton is moving into a rental house near campus at the

Lindsey Brinton is moving into a rental house near campus at the beginning of the new fall semester at Tech with three friends. Each of the four friends will have a bedroom that they can redecorate as...

Q: The I-75 Carpet Discount Store has an annual demand of

The I-75 Carpet Discount Store has an annual demand of 10,000 yards of Super Shag carpet. The annual carrying cost for a yard of this carpet is $0.75, and the ordering cost is $150. Thecarpet manufact...

Q: The Fifth Quarter Bar buys Old World draft beer by the barrel

The Fifth Quarter Bar buys Old World draft beer by the barrel from a local distributor. The bar has an annual demand of 900 barrels, which it purchases at a price of $205 per barrel. The annual carryi...

Q: The bookstore at State University purchases from a vendor sweatshirts emblazoned with

The bookstore at State University purchases from a vendor sweatshirts emblazoned with the school name and logo. The vendor sells the sweatshirts to the store for $38 apiece. The cost to the bookstore...

Q: The office manager for the Gotham Life Insurance Company orders letterhead stationery

The office manager for the Gotham Life Insurance Company orders letterhead stationery from an office products firm in boxes of 500 sheets. The company uses 6,500 boxes per year. Annual carrying costs...

Q: The 23,000-seat City Coliseum houses the local professional

The 23,000-seat City Coliseum houses the local professional ice hockey, basketball, indoor soccer, and arena football teams, as well as various trade shows, wrestling and boxing matches, tractor pulls...

Q: Community Hospital orders latex sanitary gloves from a hospital supply firm.

Community Hospital orders latex sanitary gloves from a hospital supply firm. The hospital expects to use 40,000 pairs of gloves per year. The cost to order and to have the gloves delivered is $180. Th...

Q: Tracy McCoy is the office administrator for the department of management science

Tracy McCoy is the office administrator for the department of management science at Tech. The faculty uses a lot of printer paper, and although Tracy is constantly reordering, paper frequently runs ou...

Q: The amount of denim used daily by the Western Jeans Company in

The amount of denim used daily by the Western Jeans Company in its manufacturing process to make jeans is normally distributed, with an average of 3,000 yards of denim and a standard deviation of 600...

Q: The Atlantic Paper Company produces paper from wood pulp ordered from a

The Atlantic Paper Company produces paper from wood pulp ordered from a lumber products firm. The paper company’s daily demand for wood pulp is a constant 8,000 pounds. Lead time is normally distribut...

Q: The Uptown Bar and Grill serves Rainwater draft beer to its customers

The Uptown Bar and Grill serves Rainwater draft beer to its customers. The daily demand for beer is normally distributed, with an average of 18 gallons and a standard deviation of 4 gallons. The lead...

Q: The Columbus Civic Club is planning to put on a 5K race

The Columbus Civic Club is planning to put on a 5K race to raise money to build children’s playgrounds. The club has identified the following planning activities and time estimates:...

Q: The Western Jeans Company purchases denim from Cumberland Textile Mills. The

The Western Jeans Company purchases denim from Cumberland Textile Mills. The Western Jeans Company uses 35,000 yards of denim per year to make jeans. The cost of ordering denim from the textile compan...

Q: In Problem 39, the manager of the Uptown Bar and Grill

In Problem 39, the manager of the Uptown Bar and Grill has negotiated with the beer distributor for the lead time to receive orders to be a constant 3 days. What effect does this have on the reorder p...

Q: The daily demand for Sunlight paint at the Rainbow Paint Store in

The daily demand for Sunlight paint at the Rainbow Paint Store in East Ridge is normally distributed, with a mean of 26 gallons and a standard deviation of 10 gallons. The lead time for receiving an o...

Q: PM Computers assembles personal computers from generic components. It purchases its

PM Computers assembles personal computers from generic components. It purchases its color monitors from a manufacturer in Taiwan; thus, there is a long and uncertain lead time for receiving orders. Le...

Q: PM Computers in Problem 42 is considering purchasing monitors from an American

PM Computers in Problem 42 is considering purchasing monitors from an American manufacturer that would guarantee a lead time of 8 days, instead of the Taiwanese company. Determine the new reorder poin...

Q: The Corner Drug Store fills prescriptions for a popular children’s antibiotic,

The Corner Drug Store fills prescriptions for a popular children’s antibiotic, amoxicillin. The daily demand for amoxicillin is normally distributed, with a mean of 200 ounces and a standard deviation...

Q: The Fast Service Food Mart stocks frozen pizzas in a refrigerated display

The Fast Service Food Mart stocks frozen pizzas in a refrigerated display case. The average daily demand for the pizzas is normally distributed, with a mean of 8 pizzas and a standard deviation of 2.5...

Q: The Impanema Restaurant stocks a red Brazilian table wine it purchases from

The Impanema Restaurant stocks a red Brazilian table wine it purchases from a wine merchant in a nearby city. The daily demand for the wine at the restaurant is normally distributed, with a mean of 18...

Q: The concession stand at the Blacksburg High School stadium sells slices of

The concession stand at the Blacksburg High School stadium sells slices of pizza during soccer games. Concession stand sales are a primary source of revenue for high school athletic programs, so the a...

Q: The Metropolitan Book Company purchases paper from the Atlantic Paper Company.

The Metropolitan Book Company purchases paper from the Atlantic Paper Company. Metropolitan produces magazines and paperbacks that require 1,215,000 pounds of paper per year. The cost per order for th...

Q: Given the following network and activity time estimates, determine the expected

Given the following network and activity time estimates, determine the expected time and variance for each activity, and indicate the critical path:

Q: The Simple Simon Bakery produces fruit pies for freezing and subsequent sale

The Simple Simon Bakery produces fruit pies for freezing and subsequent sale. The bakery, which operates 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year, can produce pies at the rate of 64 pies per day. The bakery...

Q: The Pedal Pusher Bicycle Shop operates 7 days per week, closing

The Pedal Pusher Bicycle Shop operates 7 days per week, closing only on Christmas Day. The shop pays $300 for a particular bicycle purchased from the manufacturer. The annual holding cost per bicycle...

Q: The Petroco Company uses a highly toxic chemical in one of its

The Petroco Company uses a highly toxic chemical in one of its manufacturing processes. It must have the product delivered by special cargo trucks designed for safe shipment of chemicals. As such, ord...

Q: The Big Buy Supermarket stocks Munchies Cereal. Demand for Munchies is

The Big Buy Supermarket stocks Munchies Cereal. Demand for Munchies is 4,000 boxes per year (365 days). It costs the store $60 per order of Munchies, and it costs $0.80 per box per year to keep the ce...

Q: The Burger Doodle restaurant franchises in Los Angeles are supplied from a

The Burger Doodle restaurant franchises in Los Angeles are supplied from a central warehouse in Inglewood. The location of the warehouse and its proximity, in minutes of travel time, to the franchises...

Q: The Petroco gasoline distributor in Jackson, Mississippi, supplies service stations

The Petroco gasoline distributor in Jackson, Mississippi, supplies service stations in nine other southeastern cities, as shown in the following network: The distance, in miles, is shown on each branc...

Q: The Hylton Hotel has a limousine van that transports guests to various

The Hylton Hotel has a limousine van that transports guests to various business and tourist locations around the city. The following network indicates the different routes the limousine could follow f...

Q: A steel mill in Gary, Indiana, supplies steel to manufacturers

A steel mill in Gary, Indiana, supplies steel to manufacturers in eight other midwestern cities by truck, as shown in the following network: The travel time between cities, in hours, is shown along ea...

Q: Determine the shortest route from node 1 (origin) to node

Determine the shortest route from node 1 (origin) to node 12 (destination) for the following net- work. Distances are given along the network branches:

Q: A furniture manufacturer supplies furniture to nine different outlets in Dubai from

A furniture manufacturer supplies furniture to nine different outlets in Dubai from its warehouse in Jebel Ali. The distance between the warehouse and the different outlets in kilometers based on the...

Q: The Farmer’s American Bank of Leesburg is planning to install a new

The Farmer’s American Bank of Leesburg is planning to install a new computerized accounts system. Bank management has determined the activities required to complete the project, the...

Q: A community celebration is to be conducted at City 1 for republic

A community celebration is to be conducted at City 1 for republic day. The public transport authorities plan to operate buses from all other cities (2 through 6) to the celebration venue. The followin...

Q: George is camped deep in the jungle, and he wants to

George is camped deep in the jungle, and he wants to make his way back to the coast and civilization. Each of the paths he can take through the jungle has obstacles that can delay him, including hosti...

Q: In 1862, during the second year of the Civil War,

In 1862, during the second year of the Civil War, General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson fought a brilliant military campaign in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. O...

Q: The Voyager spacecraft has been transported by an alien being to the

The Voyager spacecraft has been transported by an alien being to the Delta Quadrant of space, millions of light-years from Earth. Captain Janeway and her crew are attempting to plot the shortest cours...

Q: John Clooney, a bush pilot in Alaska, makes regular charter

John Clooney, a bush pilot in Alaska, makes regular charter flights in his floatplane to various towns and cities in western Alaska. His passengers include hunters, fishermen, backpackers and campers,...

Q: A disaster response agency serves seven regions from its central warehouse (

A disaster response agency serves seven regions from its central warehouse (1). Due to the recent storm, many roads to the regions are closed. Only the available roads for transportation are depicted...

Q: A new police car costs the Bay City Police Department $26

A new police car costs the Bay City Police Department $26,000. The annual maintenance cost for a car depends on the age of the car at the beginning of the year. (All cars accumulate approximately the...

Q: An airline company operates a fleet of airplanes. If it buys

An airline company operates a fleet of airplanes. If it buys an airplane, it can be run up to three years. For safety reasons, the plane should be replaced at the end of the third year. The airline ev...

Q: A developer is planning a development that includes subdivisions of houses,

A developer is planning a development that includes subdivisions of houses, cluster houses, townhouses, apartment complexes, shopping areas, a daycare center and playground, a community center, and a...

Q: One of the opposing forces in a simulated army battle wishes to

One of the opposing forces in a simulated army battle wishes to set up a communications system that will connect the eight camps in its command. The following network indicates the distances (in hundr...

Q: Consider the network in Problem 6, but with the following new

Consider the network in Problem 6, but with the following new time estimates for each activity: Determine the following: a. Expected activity times b. Earliest activity times c. Latest activity times...

Q: The management of the Dynaco manufacturing plant wants to connect the eight

The management of the Dynaco manufacturing plant wants to connect the eight major manufacturing areas of its plant with a forklift route. Because the construction of such a route will take a considera...

Q: Etisalat provides e-life home entertainment services to residents of Dubai

Etisalat provides e-life home entertainment services to residents of Dubai through high-speed underground cables. Assume that the current network shows the distance between neighborhoods in kilometers...

Q: As part of Dubai Development Plan, Roads and Transport Authority (

As part of Dubai Development Plan, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to connect malls and recreational places through public transport. It has identified 10 such places whose locations are dep...

Q: The Barrett Textile Mill is remodeling its plant and installing a new

The Barrett Textile Mill is remodeling its plant and installing a new ventilation system. The possible ducts connecting the different rooms and buildings at the plant, with the length (in feet) along...

Q: The town council of Whitesville has decided to construct a bicycle path

The town council of Whitesville has decided to construct a bicycle path that will connect the various suburbs of the town with the shopping center, the downtown area, and the local college. The counci...

Q: Determine the minimal spanning tree for the network in Problem 7.

Determine the minimal spanning tree for the network in Problem 7.

Q: State University has decided to reconstruct the sidewalks throughout the east side

State University has decided to reconstruct the sidewalks throughout the east side of its campus to provide wheelchair access. However, upgrading sidewalks is a very expensive undertaking, so for the...

Q: Tech wants to develop an area network that will connect its server

Tech wants to develop an area network that will connect its server at its computer and satellite center with the main campus buildings to improve Internet service. The cable will be laid primarily thr...

Q: FedEx has its main office in City 1. It has six

FedEx has its main office in City 1. It has six offices in different commercial areas. FedEx advises its local pick up agents not to visit its central collection office to drop the picked-up parcels i...

Q: Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities of each

Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities of each branch, determine the maximum flow from source node 1 to destination node 6 and the flow along each branch:

Q: Kathleen Taylor, a student at Tech, is planning to visit

Kathleen Taylor, a student at Tech, is planning to visit her sister, Lindsey, who is living in Toulouse, France, over the summer break. She is going to fly from Dulles Airport in Washington to Charles...

Q: A project has eight activities with their associated predecessors as given in

A project has eight activities with their associated predecessors as given in the following table. Construct the CPM/PERT network for this project and determine the project schedule. Identify the crit...

Q: Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities along each

Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities along each branch, determine the maximum flow from source node 1 to destination node 7 and the flow along each branch:

Q: Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities along each

Given the following network, with the indicated flow capacities along each branch, determine the maximum flow from source node 1 to destination node 6 and the flow along each branch:

Q: An oil well in Abu Dhabi (source) must pump oil

An oil well in Abu Dhabi (source) must pump oil from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain (Destination) through existing pipelines passing through several cities along its way. Since these pipelines are constructed in...

Q: The FAA has granted a license to a new airline, Omniair

The FAA has granted a license to a new airline, Omniair, and awarded it several routes between Los Angeles and Chicago. The f lights per day for each route are shown in the following network: Determin...

Q: The National Express Parcel Service has established various truck and air routes

The National Express Parcel Service has established various truck and air routes around the country over which it ships parcels. The holiday season is approaching, which means a dramatic increase in t...

Q: The traffic management office in Richmond is attempting to analyze the potential

The traffic management office in Richmond is attempting to analyze the potential traffic flow from a new office complex under construction to an interstate highway interchange during the evening rush...

Q: The Dynaco Company manufactures a product in five stages. Each stage

The Dynaco Company manufactures a product in five stages. Each stage of the manufacturing process is conducted at a different plant. The following network shows the five different stages and the route...

Q: Given the following network with the indicated distances between nodes (in

Given the following network with the indicated distances between nodes (in miles), determine the shortest route from node 1 to each of the other six nodes (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7):

Q: The plant engineer for the Bitco manufacturing plant is designing an overhead

The plant engineer for the Bitco manufacturing plant is designing an overhead conveyor system that will connect the distribution/inventory center to all areas of the plant. The network of possible con...

Q: The Matsusaki Company near Nashville, Tennessee, is a direct auto

The Matsusaki Company near Nashville, Tennessee, is a direct auto parts supplier for the nearby Neptune auto manufacturing plant. To gain a competitive advantage and meet quality requirements of its c...

Q: Consider the network in Problem 8, but with the following new

Consider the network in Problem 8, but with the following new time estimates for each activity: Determine the following: a. Expected activity times b. Earliest activity times c. Latest activity times...

Q: Construct a Gantt chart for the following set of activities, and

Construct a Gantt chart for the following set of activities, and indicate the project completion time and slack for each activity:

Q: For the CPM/PERT network in Problem 16, determine the

For the CPM/PERT network in Problem 16, determine the probability that the network duration will exceed 50 months.

Q: The Center for Information Technology at State University has outgrown its office

The Center for Information Technology at State University has outgrown its office in Bates (B) Hall and is moving to Allen (A) Hall, which has more space. The move will take place during the 3-week br...

Q: Jane and Jim Smith are going to give a dinner party on

Jane and Jim Smith are going to give a dinner party on Friday evening at 7:00 p.M. Their two children, Jerry and Judy, are going to help them get ready. The Smiths will all get home from work and scho...

Q: The Stone River Textile Mill was inspected by OSHA and found to

The Stone River Textile Mill was inspected by OSHA and found to be in violation of a number of safety regulations. The OSHA inspectors ordered the mill to alter some existing machinery to make it safe...

Q: In the Third Battle of Bull Run, for which a CPM

In the Third Battle of Bull Run, for which a CPM/PERT network was developed in Problem 19, General Beauregard would have won if his preparations had been completed in 15 days. What would the probabili...

Q: County General Hospital discovered a problem in the turnaround time required to

County General Hospital discovered a problem in the turnaround time required to discharge a patient from a bed and admit a new patient, which in turn causes delays in the hospital operating room resul...

Q: Suntrek, based in China, is a global supplier of denim

Suntrek, based in China, is a global supplier of denim jeans for apparel companies around the world. It purchases raw cotton from producers in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, where it is picked, gin...

Q: On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget

On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget Field in Paris, completing his famous transatlantic solo flight. The preparation period prior to his flight was quite hectic, and time was very...

Q: RusTech Tooling is a large job shop operation that builds machine tools

RusTech Tooling is a large job shop operation that builds machine tools and dies to manufacture parts for specialized items. The company primarily bids on government-related contracts to produce parts...

Q: PM Computers is an international manufacturer of computer equipment and software.

PM Computers is an international manufacturer of computer equipment and software. It is going to introduce a number of new products in the coming year, and it wants to develop marketing programs to ac...

Q: A marketing firm is planning to conduct a survey of a segment

A marketing firm is planning to conduct a survey of a segment of the potential product audience for one of its customers. The planning process for preparing to conduct the survey consists of six activ...

Q: Construct a Gantt chart and project network for the following set of

Construct a Gantt chart and project network for the following set of activities, compute the length of each path in the network, and indicate the critical path:

Q: Lakeland-Bering Aircraft Company is preparing a contract proposal to submit

Lakeland-Bering Aircraft Company is preparing a contract proposal to submit to the Defense Department for a new military aircraft, the X-300J jet fighter. Part of the proposal is a development and pro...

Q: The Valley United Soccer Club is planning a soccer tournament for the

The Valley United Soccer Club is planning a soccer tournament for the weekend of April 29 and 30. The club’s officers know that by March 30 they must send out acceptances to teams th...

Q: During a violent thunderstorm with very high wind gusts in the third

During a violent thunderstorm with very high wind gusts in the third week of March, the broadcast tower for the public radio station WVPR, atop Poor Mountain in Roanoke, collapsed. This greatly reduce...

Q: The following table contains the activities for planning a wedding and the

The following table contains the activities for planning a wedding and the activity time estimates; however, the precedence relationships between activities are not included: Using your best judgment,...

Q: The following table provides the information necessary to construct a project network

The following table provides the information necessary to construct a project network and project crash data: a. Construct the project network. b. Compute the total allowable crash time per activity a...

Q: John Aaron called the meeting of the Programs and Arts Committee of

John Aaron called the meeting of the Programs and Arts Committee of the Student Government Association to order. “Okay, okay, everybody, quiet down. I have an important announcement to make,” he shout...

Q: The following table provides the information necessary to construct a project network

The following table provides the information necessary to construct a project network and project crash data: a. Construct the project network. b. Manually crash the network to 28 weeks. c. Formulate...

Q: A project has six activities on arcs as shown in the diagram

A project has six activities on arcs as shown in the diagram. The values on the arcs are the duration of activities in days. a. Formulate a linear programming model for this project. b. Find the criti...

Q: Formulate the general linear programming model for the project network for installing

Formulate the general linear programming model for the project network for installing an order processing system shown in Figure 8.14 and solve it.

Q: Reconstruct the example problem at the end of this chapter as an

Reconstruct the example problem at the end of this chapter as an AOA network. Assume that the most likely times (m) are the normal activity times and that the optimistic times (a) are the activity cra...

Q: The following table provides the crash data for the network project described

The following table provides the crash data for the network project described in Problem 15: The normal activity times are considered to be deterministic and not probabilistic. Using the computer, cra...

Q: Identify all the paths in the following network, compute the length

Identify all the paths in the following network, compute the length of each, and indicate the critical path (activity times are in weeks):

Q: The following table provides the crash data for the network project described

The following table provides the crash data for the network project described in Problem 6: Using the computer, crash the network to 32 months. Indicate the first critical path activities and then the...

Q: For the network in Problem 4, determine the earliest and latest

For the network in Problem 4, determine the earliest and latest activity times and the slack for each activity. Indicate how the critical path would be determined from this information.

Q: Given the following network, with activity times in months, determine

Given the following network, with activity times in months, determine the earliest and latest activity times and slack for each activity. Indicate the critical path and the project duration.

Q: Given the following network, with activity times in weeks, determine

Given the following network, with activity times in weeks, determine the earliest and latest activity times and the slack for each activity. Indicate the critical path and the project duration:

Q: Moore Housing Contractors is negotiating a deal with Countryside Realtors to build

Moore Housing Contractors is negotiating a deal with Countryside Realtors to build six houses in a new development. Countryside wants Moore Contractors to start in late winter or early spring, when th...

Q: In one of the little-known battles of the Civil War

In one of the little-known battles of the Civil War, General Tecumseh Beauregard lost the Third Battle of Bull Run because his preparations were not complete when the enemy attacked. If the critical p...

Q: A group of developers is building a new shopping center. A

A group of developers is building a new shopping center. A consultant for the developers has constructed the following project network and assigned activity times, in weeks. Determine the earliest and...

Q: A manufacturing company produces products 1, 2, and 3.

A manufacturing company produces products 1, 2, and 3. The three products have the following resource requirements and produce the following profit: At present, the firm has a daily labor capacity of...

Q: The Wearever Carpet Company manufactures two brands of carpet—shag and

The Wearever Carpet Company manufactures two brands of carpet—shag and sculptured—in 100-yard lots. It requires 8 hours to produce one lot of shag carpet and 6 hours to produce one lot of sculptured c...

Q: The East Midvale Textile Company produces denim and brushed-cotton cloth

The East Midvale Textile Company produces denim and brushed-cotton cloth. The average production rate for both types of cloth is 1,000 yards per hour, and the normal weekly production capacity (runnin...

Q: A company wants to produce two products, A and B,

A company wants to produce two products, A and B, using three resources—machine hours, raw material, and assembly time—as given in the table below. The company want...

Q: A rural clinic hires its staff from nearby cities and towns on

A rural clinic hires its staff from nearby cities and towns on a part-time basis. The clinic attempts to have a general practitioner (GP), a nurse, and an internist on duty during at least a portion o...

Q: The Eaststate Manufacturing Company produces four different airplane parts from fabricated sheet

The Eaststate Manufacturing Company produces four different airplane parts from fabricated sheet metal for several major aircraft companies. The manufacturing process consists of four operationsâ...

Q: Mac’s Warehouse is a large discount store that operates 7 days per

Mac’s Warehouse is a large discount store that operates 7 days per week. The store needs the following number of full-time employees working each day of the week: Each employee must...

Q: Infocomp Systems Lab is a research and development (R&D

Infocomp Systems Lab is a research and development (R&D) company that develops computer systems and software primarily for the medical industry. The lab has proposals from its own researchers for...

Q: The Oakdale County School Board was meeting in special session. A

The Oakdale County School Board was meeting in special session. A federal judge had ordered the board to present an acceptable busing plan for racially balancing the four high schools in Oakdale Count...

Q: An interior design and construction company produces two types of tiles—

An interior design and construction company produces two types of tiles—floor tiles and wall tiles. Floor tiles are made with slightly rough surface to make it nonslippery; whereas wall tiles are made...

Q: A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) wants to buy an

A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) wants to buy an apartment in India to use it when he returns home. He considers four factors—climate, infrastructure, resale value, and servicesâ
...

Q: Katnis Evergreen, a junior at Tech, is moving out of

Katnis Evergreen, a junior at Tech, is moving out of the dorms where she has lived for 2 years into an apartment in town. She is considering three apartment complexes—the Terraces, t...

Q: In Problem 13 in Chapter 6, Computers Unlimited sells microcomputers and

In Problem 13 in Chapter 6, Computers Unlimited sells microcomputers and distributes them from three warehouses to four universities. The available supply at the three warehouses, demand at the four u...

Q: Megan Moppett is a sales representative for Technical Software Systems (TSS

Megan Moppett is a sales representative for Technical Software Systems (TSS), and she receives a commission for every new system installation she sells to a client. Her earnings during the past few ye...

Q: In Problem 22, if Megan Moppett has $85,000

In Problem 22, if Megan Moppett has $85,000 to invest and she wants to diversify by investing in all three funds, how much should she invest in each?

Q: Alex Wall is shopping for a new four-wheel-drive

Alex Wall is shopping for a new four-wheel-drive utility vehicle and has identified three models from which she will choose—an Explorer, a Trooper, and a Passport. She will make her...

Q: Station WRCH in Richmond, Virginia, is interviewing candidates for the

Station WRCH in Richmond, Virginia, is interviewing candidates for the job of news anchor on its 6:00 p.M. Eyewitness News show. There are three final candidates for the job—June Paw...

Q: Carol Latta is visiting hotels in Los Angeles to decide where to

Carol Latta is visiting hotels in Los Angeles to decide where to hold a convention for a national organization of college business school teachers she represents. There are three hotels from which to...

Q: Aaron Zeitel is a high school senior deciding which college to attend

Aaron Zeitel is a high school senior deciding which college to attend in the fall. He has narrowed his choices to three liberal arts schools: Arrington, Barton, and Claiborne. His criteria for selecti...

Q: Define Early Management

Define Early Management

Q: Define Payoff Matrices

Define Payoff Matrices

Q: Explain how entrepreneurs control organizations for growth, downturns, and exiting

Explain how entrepreneurs control organizations for growth, downturns, and exiting the venture.

Q: Describe six key elements in organizational design.

Describe six key elements in organizational design.

Q: Identify the contingency factors that favor either the mechanistic model or the

Identify the contingency factors that favor either the mechanistic model or the organic model of organizational design.

Q: Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary organizational designs.

Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary organizational designs.

Q: Discuss the design challenges faced by today’s organizations.

Discuss the design challenges faced by today’s organizations.

Q: Describe the key components of the human resource management process and the

Describe the key components of the human resource management process and the important influences on that process.

Q: Discuss the tasks associated with identifying and selecting competent employees.

Discuss the tasks associated with identifying and selecting competent employees.

Q: Explain how employees are provided with needed skills and knowledge.

Explain how employees are provided with needed skills and knowledge.

Q: Describe strategies for retaining competent, high-performing employees.

Describe strategies for retaining competent, high-performing employees.

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in managing human resources.

Discuss contemporary issues in managing human resources.

Q: What is a Decision Trees?

What is a Decision Trees?

Q: Explain what workforce diversity and inclusion are and how they affect the

Explain what workforce diversity and inclusion are and how they affect the HRM process.

Q: Define group and describe the stages of group development.

Define group and describe the stages of group development.

Q: Describe the major concepts of group behavior.

Describe the major concepts of group behavior.

Q: Discuss how groups are turned into effective teams.

Discuss how groups are turned into effective teams.

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in managing teams.

Discuss contemporary issues in managing teams.

Q: Identify the focus and goals of organizational behavior (OB).

Identify the focus and goals of organizational behavior (OB).

Q: Explain the role that attitudes play in job performance.

Explain the role that attitudes play in job performance.

Q: Describe different personality theories.

Describe different personality theories.

Q: Describe perception and the factors that influence it.

Describe perception and the factors that influence it.

Q: Discuss learning theories and their relevance in shaping behavior.

Discuss learning theories and their relevance in shaping behavior.

Q: How Can I Show My Professionalism?

How Can I Show My Professionalism?

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in OB.

Discuss contemporary issues in OB.

Q: Define and explain motivation.

Define and explain motivation.

Q: Compare and contrast early theories of motivation.

Compare and contrast early theories of motivation.

Q: Compare and contrast contemporary theories of motivation.

Compare and contrast contemporary theories of motivation.

Q: Discuss current issues in motivating employees.

Discuss current issues in motivating employees.

Q: Define leader and leadership.

Define leader and leadership.

Q: Compare and contrast early leadership theories.

Compare and contrast early leadership theories.

Q: Describe the four major contingency leadership theories.

Describe the four major contingency leadership theories.

Q: Describe modern views of leadership and the issues facing today’s leaders.

Describe modern views of leadership and the issues facing today’s leaders.

Q: Discuss trust as the essence of leadership.

Discuss trust as the essence of leadership.

Q: How Can I Have a Successful Career?

How Can I Have a Successful Career?

Q: Tell who managers are and where they work.

Tell who managers are and where they work.

Q: Define management.

Define management.

Q: Describe what managers do.

Describe what managers do.

Q: Explain why it’s important to study management.

Explain why it’s important to study management.

Q: Is information technology helping managers communicate more efficiently and effectively? Explain

Is information technology helping managers communicate more efficiently and effectively? Explain your answer.

Q: How might a manager use the grapevine to his or her advantage

How might a manager use the grapevine to his or her advantage? Support your response.

Q: Research the characteristics of a good communicator. Write up your findings

Research the characteristics of a good communicator. Write up your findings in a bulleted list report. Be sure to cite your sources.

Q: Discuss the seven contemporary communication issues facing managers.

Discuss the seven contemporary communication issues facing managers.

Q: For one day, track nonverbal communication that you notice in others

For one day, track nonverbal communication that you notice in others. What types did you observe? Was the nonverbal communication always consistent with the verbal communication taking place? Describe...

Q: What is the role of control in management?

What is the role of control in management?

Q: What Is Professionalism?

What Is Professionalism?

Q: How could you use the concept of control in your personal life

How could you use the concept of control in your personal life? Be specific. (Think in terms of feed forward, concurrent, and feedback controls as well as specific controls for the different aspects o...

Q: Describe four methods managers can use to acquire information about actual work

Describe four methods managers can use to acquire information about actual work performance.

Q: How are planning and control linked? Is the control function linked

How are planning and control linked? Is the control function linked to the organizing and leading functions of management? Explain.

Q: Contrast feed forward, concurrent, and feedback controls.

Contrast feed forward, concurrent, and feedback controls.

Q: Why do you think feedback control is the most popular type of

Why do you think feedback control is the most popular type of control? Justify your response.

Q: In Chapter 6 we discussed the “white-water rapids”

In Chapter 6 we discussed the “white-water rapids” view of change. Do you think it’s possible to establish and maintain effective standards and controls in this type of environment? Discuss.

Q: Why is it that what is measured is more critical to the

Why is it that what is measured is more critical to the control process than how it is measured?

Q: Every individual employee in an organization plays a role in controlling work

Every individual employee in an organization plays a role in controlling work activities.” Do you agree with this statement, or do you think control is something that only managers are responsible for...

Q: What are some work activities in which the acceptable range of variation

What are some work activities in which the acceptable range of variation might be higher than average? What about lower than average? (Hint: Think in terms of the output from the work activities, whom...

Q: Can business management be called a profession? Why or why not

Can business management be called a profession? Why or why not? Do some external research in answering this question.

Q: How Is Value Chain Management Done?

How Is Value Chain Management Done?

Q: Is there one best “style” of management? Why or

Is there one best “style” of management? Why or why not?

Q: In what ways can managers at each of the four levels of

In what ways can managers at each of the four levels of management contribute to efficiency and effectiveness?

Q: Pick one of the five current issues in organizational culture and tell

Pick one of the five current issues in organizational culture and tell in which dimension(s) of organizational culture (Exhibit 2- 4 ) you think it would most likely be found. Explain your thinking. A...

Q: How much impact do managers actually have on an organization’s success or

How much impact do managers actually have on an organization’s success or failure?

Q: What are the six external environment components and why is it important

What are the six external environment components and why is it important for managers to understand these components?

Q: How has the changed economy affected what managers do? Find two

How has the changed economy affected what managers do? Find two or three examples in current business periodicals of activities and practices that organizations are using. Discuss them in light of the...

Q: Why is it important for managers to pay attention to demographic trends

Why is it important for managers to pay attention to demographic trends and shifts?

Q: What is environmental uncertainty? What impact does it have on managers

What is environmental uncertainty? What impact does it have on managers and organizations? Find two examples in current business periodicals that illustrate how environmental uncertainty affects organ...

Q: Businesses are built on relationships.” What do you think this statement

Businesses are built on relationships.” What do you think this statement means? What are the implications for managing the external environment?

Q: Is organizational culture an asset to an organization? Explain. Can

Is organizational culture an asset to an organization? Explain. Can it ever be a liability? Explain.

Q: What Contemporary Issues Do Managers Face in Managing Operations?

What Contemporary Issues Do Managers Face in Managing Operations?

Q: How is an organization’s culture formed and maintained?

How is an organization’s culture formed and maintained?

Q: Discuss the impact of a strong culture on organizations and managers.

Discuss the impact of a strong culture on organizations and managers.

Q: How does the concept of a global village affect organizations and managers

How does the concept of a global village affect organizations and managers?

Q: How can organizational leaders be good role models when it comes to

How can organizational leaders be good role models when it comes to ethical behavior?

Q: Describe the different types of global organizations and the ways that organizations

Describe the different types of global organizations and the ways that organizations can go global.

Q: Should managers be parochialistic? Why or why not?

Should managers be parochialistic? Why or why not?

Q: What are the managerial implications of Hofstede’s research on cultural environments?

What are the managerial implications of Hofstede’s research on cultural environments? The GLOBE study?

Q: How might the cultural differences in the GLOBE dimensions affect how managers

How might the cultural differences in the GLOBE dimensions affect how managers (a) use work groups, (b) develop goals/plans, (c) reward outstanding employee performance, and (d) deal with employee con...

Q: How are social responsibility, social obligation, and social responsiveness different

How are social responsibility, social obligation, and social responsiveness different? Similar?

Q: Should organizations be socially involved?

Should organizations be socially involved?

Q: What Do I Need to Know About Operations Management?

What Do I Need to Know About Operations Management?

Q: Describe how a manager would approach ethical decisions according to each of

Describe how a manager would approach ethical decisions according to each of the three views on ethics.

Q: Discuss specific ways managers can encourage ethical behavior.

Discuss specific ways managers can encourage ethical behavior.

Q: Why is decision making often described as the essence of a manager’s

Why is decision making often described as the essence of a manager’s job?

Q: What is big data? How can managers effectively use big data

What is big data? How can managers effectively use big data to improve their decision making? Should managers be cautious in using big data?

Q: Describe the eight steps in the decision-making process.

Describe the eight steps in the decision-making process.

Q: All of us bring biases to the decisions we make. What

All of us bring biases to the decisions we make. What would be the drawbacks of having biases? Could there be any advantages to having biases? Explain. What are the implications for managerial decisio...

Q: Because managers have so many powerful decision-making tools to use

Because managers have so many powerful decision-making tools to use, they should be able to make more rational decisions.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

Q: Is there a difference between wrong decisions and bad decisions? Why

Is there a difference between wrong decisions and bad decisions? Why do good managers sometimes make wrong decisions? Bad decisions? How might managers improve their decision making skills?

Q: Describe a decision you’ve made that closely aligns with the assumptions of

Describe a decision you’ve made that closely aligns with the assumptions of perfect rationality. Compare this decision with the process you used to select your college. Did you depart from the rationa...

Q: Explain how a manager might deal with making decisions under conditions of

Explain how a manager might deal with making decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

Q: What Is Value Chain Management and Why Is It Important?

What Is Value Chain Management and Why Is It Important?

Q: Why do you think organizations have increased the use of groups for

Why do you think organizations have increased the use of groups for making decisions and when would you recommend using groups to make decisions?

Q: Why does a decision maker need to be creative? In which

Why does a decision maker need to be creative? In which steps of the decision-making process is creativity likely to be most important?

Q: Contrast formal with informal planning.

Contrast formal with informal planning.

Q: What role does, and should, technology play in planning?

What role does, and should, technology play in planning?

Q: Discuss why planning is beneficial.

Discuss why planning is beneficial.

Q: Describe in detail the six-step strategic management process.

Describe in detail the six-step strategic management process.

Q: What is a SWOT analysis, and why is it important to

What is a SWOT analysis, and why is it important to managers?

Q: “Organizations that fail to plan are planning to fail.” Agree

“Organizations that fail to plan are planning to fail.” Agree or disagree? Explain your position.

Q: Under what circumstances do you believe MBO would be most useful?

Under what circumstances do you believe MBO would be most useful? Discuss.

Q: Describe how managers can plan in today’s dynamic environment.

Describe how managers can plan in today’s dynamic environment.

Q: Tweets. Twittering. Prior to 2006, the only definition we

Tweets. Twittering. Prior to 2006, the only definition we would have known for these words would have involved birds and the sounds they make. Now, practically everyone knows that Twitter is also an o...

Q: What types of planning do you do in your personal life?

What types of planning do you do in your personal life? Describe these plans in terms of being (a) strategic or operational, (b) short term or long term, (c) specific or directional, and (d) single-us...

Q: Do a personal SWOT analysis. Assess your personal strengths and weaknesses

Do a personal SWOT analysis. Assess your personal strengths and weaknesses (skills, talents). What are you good at? What are you not so good at? What do you enjoy doing? Not enjoy doing? Then, identif...

Q: Why is managing change an integral part of every manager’s job?

Why is managing change an integral part of every manager’s job?

Q: How can organizations and individuals benefit from disruptive innovation? How can

How can organizations and individuals benefit from disruptive innovation? How can they not become victims of disruptive innovation?

Q: Contrast the calm waters and white-water rapids metaphors of change

Contrast the calm waters and white-water rapids metaphors of change. Which of these would you use to describe your current life? Why is that one your choice?

Q: Describe Lewin’s three-step change process. How is it different

Describe Lewin’s three-step change process. How is it different from the change process needed in the white-water rapids metaphor of change?

Q: How are opportunities, constraints, and demands related to stress?

How are opportunities, constraints, and demands related to stress? Give an example of each.

Q: Organizations typically have limits to how much change they can absorb.

Organizations typically have limits to how much change they can absorb. As a manager, what signs would you look for that might suggest your organization has exceeded its capacity to change?

Q: Why is organization development planned change? Explain how planned change is

Why is organization development planned change? Explain how planned change is important for organizations in today’s dynamic environment.

Q: How do creativity and innovation differ?

How do creativity and innovation differ?

Q: Classical Approaches

Classical Approaches

Q: Does money buy happiness? Several of the 120 employees at Gravity

Does money buy happiness? Several of the 120 employees at Gravity Payments, a credit card processing company based in Seattle, are about to find out. The company’s founder, Dan Price, made the news in...

Q: Research information on how to be a more creative person. Write

Research information on how to be a more creative person. Write down suggestions in a bulleted list format and be prepared to present your information in class.

Q: How does an innovative culture make an organization more effective? Could

How does an innovative culture make an organization more effective? Could an innovative culture ever make an organization less effective? Why or why not?

Q: How are entrepreneurial ventures, small businesses, and selfemployed persons similar

How are entrepreneurial ventures, small businesses, and selfemployed persons similar? Different?

Q: Do you think a person can be taught to be an entrepreneur

Do you think a person can be taught to be an entrepreneur? Why or why not?

Q: Why is entrepreneurship important to society?

Why is entrepreneurship important to society?

Q: Explain what happens in the entrepreneurial process.

Explain what happens in the entrepreneurial process.

Q: How can environmental opportunities be identified?

How can environmental opportunities be identified?

Q: Why do you think many entrepreneurs find it hard to step aside

Why do you think many entrepreneurs find it hard to step aside and let others manage their business?

Q: Describe some of the personality characteristics that researchers have identified about entrepreneurs

Describe some of the personality characteristics that researchers have identified about entrepreneurs.

Q: In what ways does an entrepreneur need to be a leader?

In what ways does an entrepreneur need to be a leader?

Q: We said in the chapter that trust is the essence of leadership

We said in the chapter that trust is the essence of leadership. Trust is an important aspect of an organization’s culture, and we already know the role that leaders/managers play in exemplifying and m...

Q: What controlling issues does an entrepreneur need to be aware of?

What controlling issues does an entrepreneur need to be aware of?

Q: How can entrepreneurs be successful and balance the demands of their work

How can entrepreneurs be successful and balance the demands of their work and personal lives?

Q: Discuss what is meant by the term organization design.

Discuss what is meant by the term organization design.

Q: Draw an organization chart of an organization with which you’re familiar (

Draw an organization chart of an organization with which you’re familiar (where you work, a student organization to which you belong, your college or university, etc.). Be very careful in showing the...

Q: Describe the traditional and contemporary views of each of the six key

Describe the traditional and contemporary views of each of the six key elements of organizational design.

Q: Can an organization’s structure be changed quickly? Why or why not

Can an organization’s structure be changed quickly? Why or why not? Should it be changed quickly? Why or why not?

Q: “An organization can have no structure.” Do you agree or

“An organization can have no structure.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.

Q: Contrast mechanistic and organic organizations.

Contrast mechanistic and organic organizations.

Q: Explain the contingency factors that affect organizational design.

Explain the contingency factors that affect organizational design.

Q: With the availability of information technology that allows employees to work anywhere

With the availability of information technology that allows employees to work anywhere, anytime, is organizing still an important managerial function? Why or why not?

Q: Non-GMO, organic, locally sourced … these terms are

Non-GMO, organic, locally sourced … these terms are now a common part of our food vocabulary, although not typically associated with fast food. Chipotle entered the fast-food scene in the early 1990s...

Q: Researchers are now saying that efforts to simplify work tasks actually have

Researchers are now saying that efforts to simplify work tasks actually have negative results for both companies and their employees. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Q: The boundary less organization has the potential to create a major shift

The boundary less organization has the potential to create a major shift in the way we work.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.

Q: How does HRM affect all managers?

How does HRM affect all managers?

Q: Describe the six types of diversity found in organizations and how organizations

Describe the six types of diversity found in organizations and how organizations should approach HR activities with a diverse workforce.

Q: Discuss the external environmental factors that most directly affect the HRM process

Discuss the external environmental factors that most directly affect the HRM process.

Q: Some critics claim that corporate HR departments have outlived their usefulness and

Some critics claim that corporate HR departments have outlived their usefulness and are not there to help employees but to shield the organization from legal problems. What do you think? What benefits...

Q: Do you think it’s ethical for a prospective employer to delve into

Do you think it’s ethical for a prospective employer to delve into an applicant’s life by means of interviews, tests, and background investigations? What if those investigations involved looking at yo...

Q: Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the various recruiting sources.

Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the various recruiting sources.

Q: Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the various selection devices.

Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the various selection devices.

Q: What are the benefits and drawbacks of realistic job previews? (

What are the benefits and drawbacks of realistic job previews? (Consider this question from both the perspective of the organization and the perspective of a potential employee.)

Q: As the number-one company on Fortune’s Best Company to Work

As the number-one company on Fortune’s Best Company to Work For list for six straight years, Google must be doing something right! Actually, it does many things right! One thing that you might be surp...

Q: List the factors that influence employee compensation and benefits.

List the factors that influence employee compensation and benefits.

Q: What, in your view, constitutes sexual harassment? Describe how

What, in your view, constitutes sexual harassment? Describe how companies can minimize sexual harassment in the workplace.

Q: Think of a group to which you belong (or have belonged

Think of a group to which you belong (or have belonged). Trace its development through the stages of group development as shown in Exhibit 10–2 . How closely did its development parallel the group dev...

Q: What challenges do managers face in managing global teams? How should

What challenges do managers face in managing global teams? How should those challenges be handled?

Q: Contrast (a) self-managed and cross-functional teams

Contrast (a) self-managed and cross-functional teams, and (b) virtual and face-to-face teams.

Q: How do you explain the popularity of work teams in countries such

How do you explain the popularity of work teams in countries such as the United States and Canada, whose national cultures place a high value on individualism?

Q: All work teams are work groups, but not all work groups

All work teams are work groups, but not all work groups are work teams.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss.

Q: Would you prefer to work alone or as part of a team

Would you prefer to work alone or as part of a team? Why?

Q: To have a successful team, first find a great leader.”

To have a successful team, first find a great leader.” What do you think of this statement? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Q: What traits do you think good team players have? Do some

What traits do you think good team players have? Do some research to answer this question and write a short report detailing your findings using a bulleted list format.

Q: How important are excellent leaders to organizations? Well, the answer

How important are excellent leaders to organizations? Well, the answer, in theory of course, would be very important. However, the answer as practiced by countless organizations might indicate otherwi...

Q: Contrast the pros and cons of diverse teams.

Contrast the pros and cons of diverse teams.

Q: How do you think scientific management theorists would react to the increased

How do you think scientific management theorists would react to the increased use of teams in organizations? How would behavioral science theorists react?

Q: How is an organization like an iceberg? Use the iceberg metaphor

How is an organization like an iceberg? Use the iceberg metaphor to describe the field of organizational behavior.

Q: Write down three attitudes you have. Identify the cognitive, affective

Write down three attitudes you have. Identify the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of those attitudes.

Q: Does the importance of knowledge of OB differ based on a manager’s

Does the importance of knowledge of OB differ based on a manager’s level in the organization? If so, how? If not, why not? Be specific.

Q: Define the six important employee behaviors.

Define the six important employee behaviors.

Q: Clarify how individuals reconcile inconsistencies between attitudes and behaviors.

Clarify how individuals reconcile inconsistencies between attitudes and behaviors.

Q: Describe what is meant by the term emotional intelligence. Provide an

Describe what is meant by the term emotional intelligence. Provide an example of how it’s used in contemporary organizations.

Q: Instead of worrying about job satisfaction, companies should be trying to

Instead of worrying about job satisfaction, companies should be trying to create environments where performance is enabled.” What do you think this statement means? Explain. What’s your reaction to th...

Q: How might a manager use personality traits to improve employee selection in

How might a manager use personality traits to improve employee selection in his or her department? Emotional intelligence? Discuss.

Q: It’s estimated that the average corporate user sends and receives some 112

It’s estimated that the average corporate user sends and receives some 112 e-mails daily. That’s about 14 e-mails per hour, and even if half of those don’t require a lot of time and concentration, tha...

Q: Describe the implications of social learning theory for managing people at work

Describe the implications of social learning theory for managing people at work.

Q: A Gallup Organization survey shows that most workers rate having a caring

A Gallup Organization survey shows that most workers rate having a caring boss even higher than they value money or fringe benefits. How should managers interpret this information? What are the implic...

Q: Most of us have to work for a living, and a

Most of us have to work for a living, and a job is a central part of our lives. So why do managers have to worry so much about employee motivation issues?

Q: What challenges do managers face in motivating today’s workforce?

What challenges do managers face in motivating today’s workforce?

Q: What is motivation? Explain the three key elements of motivation.

What is motivation? Explain the three key elements of motivation.

Q: Contrast lower-order and higher-order needs in Maslow’s needs

Contrast lower-order and higher-order needs in Maslow’s needs hierarchy.

Q: What role would money play in (a) the hierarchy of

What role would money play in (a) the hierarchy of needs theory, (b) two-factor theory, (c) equity theory, (d) expectancy theory, and (e) motivating employees with a high nAch?

Q: What are some of the possible consequences of employees perceiving an inequity

What are some of the possible consequences of employees perceiving an inequity between their inputs and outcomes and those of others?

Q: What are some advantages of using pay-for-performance programs

What are some advantages of using pay-for-performance programs to motivate employee performance? Are there drawbacks? Explain.

Q: Many job design experts who have studied the changing nature of work

Many job design experts who have studied the changing nature of work say that people do their best work when they’re motivated by a sense of purpose rather than by the pursuit of money. Do you agree?...

Q: Controlling employee performance is a vitally important responsibility of managers. After

Controlling employee performance is a vitally important responsibility of managers. After all, it’s your employees who are working to accomplish established goals, and you want to see that those goals...

Q: As a manager, what will you need to know about goal

As a manager, what will you need to know about goal-setting theory as a motivation tool?

Q: Can an individual be too motivated? Discuss.

Can an individual be too motivated? Discuss.

Q: Define leader and leadership, and discuss why managers should be leaders

Define leader and leadership, and discuss why managers should be leaders.

Q: When might leaders be irrelevant?

When might leaders be irrelevant?

Q: Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the trait theory.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the trait theory.

Q: What does each of the behavioral leadership theories say about leadership?

What does each of the behavioral leadership theories say about leadership?

Q: What would a manager need to know to use Fiedler’s contingency model

What would a manager need to know to use Fiedler’s contingency model? Be specific.

Q: Do you think that most managers in real life use a contingency

Do you think that most managers in real life use a contingency approach to increase their leadership effectiveness? Discuss.

Q: All managers should be leaders, but not all leaders should be

All managers should be leaders, but not all leaders should be managers.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your position.

Q: Do you think trust evolves out of an individual’s personal characteristics or

Do you think trust evolves out of an individual’s personal characteristics or out of specific situations? Explain.

Q: The Virgin Group Ltd. has succeeded with a simple plan—

The Virgin Group Ltd. has succeeded with a simple plan—don’t put customers first! The British multinational holding company that has businesses ranging from an airline to a media company follows found...

Q: Do followers make a difference in whether a leader is effective?

Do followers make a difference in whether a leader is effective? Discuss.

Q: How can organizations develop effective leaders?

How can organizations develop effective leaders?

Q: Which type of communication do you think is most effective in a

Which type of communication do you think is most effective in a work setting? Why?

Q: Why isn’t effective communication synonymous with agreement?

Why isn’t effective communication synonymous with agreement?

Q: Which do you think is more important for a manager: speaking

Which do you think is more important for a manager: speaking accurately or listening actively? Why?

Q: Ineffective communication is the fault of the sender.” Do you agree

Ineffective communication is the fault of the sender.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss.

Q: What is an organization and what characteristics do organizations share?

What is an organization and what characteristics do organizations share?

Q: How do managers differ from non managerial employees?

How do managers differ from non managerial employees?

Q: In today’s environment, which is more important to organizations—efficiency

In today’s environment, which is more important to organizations—efficiency or effectiveness? Explain your choice.

Q: What similarities and differences do you see among the four management functions

What similarities and differences do you see among the four management functions?

Q: Would unlimited vacation time offered by an organization be important to you

Would unlimited vacation time offered by an organization be important to you? Would it be an appealing enough benefit to attract you to an organization you might not have considered? Would it motivate...

Q: Using any of the popular business periodicals (such as Bloomberg Businessweek

Using any of the popular business periodicals (such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Fortune, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company), find examples of managers doing each of the four management functions. Write...

Q: Is your course instructor a manager? Discuss in terms of planning

Is your course instructor a manager? Discuss in terms of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Also discuss using Mintzberg’s managerial roles approach.

Q: Today’s world is chaotic and fast-paced. How does time

Today’s world is chaotic and fast-paced. How does time pressure affect managerial decision making? What can managers do to still be good decision makers under such conditions?

Q: Discuss the pros and cons of managers using technology to help make

Discuss the pros and cons of managers using technology to help make decisions.

Q: Will planning become more or less important to managers in the future

Will planning become more or less important to managers in the future? Why?

Q: How could the Internet be helpful to managers as they follow the

How could the Internet be helpful to managers as they follow the steps in the strategic management process?

Q: Planned change is often thought to be the best approach to take

Planned change is often thought to be the best approach to take in organizations. Can unplanned change ever be effective? Explain.

Q: Describe the structural, cultural, and human resources variables that are

Describe the structural, cultural, and human resources variables that are necessary for innovation.

Q: Is it necessary for an entrepreneur to do a feasibility study?

Is it necessary for an entrepreneur to do a feasibility study? Explain.

Q: Would a good manager be a good entrepreneur? Discuss.

Would a good manager be a good entrepreneur? Discuss.

Q: Jean Paul Agon, the president and CEO of L’Oreal, joined

Jean Paul Agon, the president and CEO of L’Oreal, joined the company right after his university graduation in 1978 and has continued to grow as a leader over his more than 40 years with the company. H...

Q: It’s stated in the chapter that contemporary organization design should be lean

It’s stated in the chapter that contemporary organization design should be lean, flexible, and innovative. What are the implications of those requirements?

Q: If organizing is about getting work done efficiently and effectively, what

If organizing is about getting work done efficiently and effectively, what organizing challenges might lower-level managers have to address? (Hint: Think in terms of the six key elements of organizati...

Q: How is technology changing how HRM is done?

How is technology changing how HRM is done?

Q: How does HRM help achieve the goal of having the “the

How does HRM help achieve the goal of having the “the right numbers of the right people in the right place at the right time”?

Q: Why is it important for managers to know about the stages of

Why is it important for managers to know about the stages of group development?

Q: What characteristics do effective teams need?

What characteristics do effective teams need?

Q: Why is it important for managers to have an understanding of organizational

Why is it important for managers to have an understanding of organizational behavior?

Q: Describe the key elements of attribution theory. Discuss how the fundamental

Describe the key elements of attribution theory. Discuss how the fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias play a role.

Q: What economic and cross-cultural challenges face managers when motivating employees

What economic and cross-cultural challenges face managers when motivating employees?

Q: What are the three variables in expectancy theory and how do they

What are the three variables in expectancy theory and how do they explain motivation?

Q: What is a Behavioral Approach?

What is a Behavioral Approach?

Q: Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon is the world’s largest

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon is the world’s largest retailer based on market value. Many credit the organization’s work environment and culture for motivating employees to create innovations...

Q: What is the difference between trait theories and behavioral theories of leadership

What is the difference between trait theories and behavioral theories of leadership?

Q: Why is trust the essence of leadership?

Why is trust the essence of leadership?

Q: What purposes does communication serve?

What purposes does communication serve?

Q: Describe three barriers to communication and how managers can overcome those barriers

Describe three barriers to communication and how managers can overcome those barriers.

Q: Why is it important for managers to understand the control process?

Why is it important for managers to understand the control process?

Q: Discuss the various types of tools used to monitor and measure organizational

Discuss the various types of tools used to monitor and measure organizational performance.

Q: Do all organizations need managers? Explain.

Do all organizations need managers? Explain.

Q: Explain how the 4 functions approach is better than the roles approach

Explain how the 4 functions approach is better than the roles approach and the skills and competencies approach for describing what managers do.

Q: How can managers best deal with environmental uncertainty?

How can managers best deal with environmental uncertainty?

Q: Explain how an organization’s culture can help it be successful AND how

Explain how an organization’s culture can help it be successful AND how it can keep it from being successful.

Q: Tesla. Elon Musk. You’ve probably heard of both. Tesla

Tesla. Elon Musk. You’ve probably heard of both. Tesla was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers who wanted to prove that buyers didn’t need to compromise looks and performance to drive electric—tha...

Q: Is globalization good for business? For consumers? Discuss.

Is globalization good for business? For consumers? Discuss.

Q: Which do you think would be a manager’s best choice for shaping

Which do you think would be a manager’s best choice for shaping long-term ethical behavior: a written code of ethics combined with ethics training OR strong ethical leadership? Support your position....

Q: Adobe Systems is one of the largest and most diversified software companies

Adobe Systems is one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world. It is headquartered in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Its 18,000 plus employees are a c...

Q: At its headquarters in Ventura, California, Patagonia’s office space feels

At its headquarters in Ventura, California, Patagonia’s office space feels more like a national park lodge than the main office of a $600 million retailer. It has a Douglas fir staircase and a portrai...

Q: It’s the world’s largest package delivery company with the instantly recognizable trucks

It’s the world’s largest package delivery company with the instantly recognizable trucks. Every day, United Parcel Service (UPS) transports more than 20 million packages and documents throughout the U...

Q: When Amancio Ortega, a former Spanish bathrobe maker, opened his

When Amancio Ortega, a former Spanish bathrobe maker, opened his first Zara clothing store, his business model was simple: sell high-fashion look-alikes to price-conscious Europeans. After succeeding...

Q: In one of the worst business ethics scandals in history, the

In one of the worst business ethics scandals in history, the world learned in 2015 that Volkswagen (VW) intentionally circumvented government exhaust emission tests for years by installing so-called d...

Q: When you walk into Edwins, you assume it is just an

When you walk into Edwins, you assume it is just an upscale dining location serving classic and contemporary French cuisine. But the restaurant also serves as a nonprofit rehabilitation center for tho...

Q: 2017 was a public relations nightmare for United Airlines. Several incidents

2017 was a public relations nightmare for United Airlines. Several incidents involving United Air employees enforcing a variety of rules, regulations, and protocols in interactions with customers caus...

Q: After decades of affirmative action, diversity training, and inclusion practices

After decades of affirmative action, diversity training, and inclusion practices, you’d think that bias (racial, gender, age, you-name it) wouldn’t be an issue. But almost everyone has observed bias i...

Q: What is Quantitative Approach

What is Quantitative Approach

Q: The health-care industry is the fastest growing sector of the

The health-care industry is the fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy, with annual revenues projected at over $1.6 trillion (that’s 12 zeroes!). And health care has surpassed manufacturing and re...

Q: Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is a mega-business

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is a mega-business with more than 11,700 retail units in 28 countries and approximately 2.3 million associates around the world. That’s a lot of employees to man...

Q: You could say the beginning of the end for Uber founder and

You could say the beginning of the end for Uber founder and CEO Travis Kalanick was the February 2017 blog post by former Uber engineer Susan Fowler that outlined a toxic work culture hostile to women...

Q: You’re starting to see them everywhere... charging stations for electric vehicles

You’re starting to see them everywhere... charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). That’s a sure sign that the global auto industry is going through a massive change. You shouldn’t be surprised,...

Q: It’s got to be one of the most convenient products ever—

It’s got to be one of the most convenient products ever—especially for consumers who want their coffee (or tea or other hot beverage) efficiently delivered without much hassle. The Keurig K Cups were...

Q: Baseball has long been called “America’s national pastime” (although

Baseball has long been called “America’s national pastime” (although according to a Harris Interactive survey, the NFL has been, hands down, the favorite sport of Americans). Now, the game of baseball...

Q: Ford Motor Company, a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan

Ford Motor Company, a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, employs approximately 203,000 people worldwide. Its 2017 revenue topped $145.7 billion. Ford is well into its second century...over 11...

Q: It all started with a simple plan to make a superior T

It all started with a simple plan to make a superior T-shirt. As special teams captain during the mid-1990s for the University of Maryland football team, Kevin Plank hated having to repeatedly change...

Q: In today’s business climate, entrepreneurial activity is strong. It’s a

In today’s business climate, entrepreneurial activity is strong. It’s a great time to be an entrepreneur. More than ever, the people seizing entrepreneurial opportunities are women. But while it may b...

Q: Over the years, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Over the years, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has provided us with some spectacular moments—from Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon to the Hubble Telescope’s mesmerizing p...

Q: What are Contemporary Approaches?

What are Contemporary Approaches?

Q: Human resource (HR) managers say that 53 percent of résumés

Human resource (HR) managers say that 53 percent of résumés and job applications contain falsification, and 21 percent of résumé falsification state a fraudulent degree. Another review of standard rés...

Q: Microsoft Corp, quite often considered the granddaddy of the computer software

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Q: Holacracy.” That’s the word of the day at Zappos, the

Holacracy.” That’s the word of the day at Zappos, the Nevada-based online shoe and apparel retailer. During a four-hour, year-end employee meeting some five years ago, CEO Tony Hsieh announced that he...

Q: Competitors in the movie theater industry had hoped that they were through

Competitors in the movie theater industry had hoped that they were through the challenges they’d faced during the economic downturn. Box office revenue (the amount of money generated through movie tic...

Q: Since 2008, Domino’s Pizza has fanatically pursued any and every possible

Since 2008, Domino’s Pizza has fanatically pursued any and every possible “digital doodad” to sell pizza. Here’s a brief timeline showing the company’s progressive investment in technology: 2008 Pizza...

Q: How many of you wear a watch on your wrist? Not

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Q: Fanatically focusing on execution and brand. That’s how analysts describe the

Fanatically focusing on execution and brand. That’s how analysts describe the strategic approach of Warby Parker, a New York City eyewear startup that’s quickly disrupting the old fashioned eyewear bu...

Q: Admit it. Sometimes the projects you’re working on (school,

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Q: Attracting and selecting the right talent is critical to a company’s success

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Q: Can employees really manage themselves? At W. L. Gore

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Q: Economic Order Quantity Model

Economic Order Quantity Model

Q: You used to be able to tell who the bad guys were

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Q: Social media is altering the way employee salaries are negotiated and changed

Social media is altering the way employee salaries are negotiated and changed. It used to be that how much you were paid at your job was something you never talked about, especially with others outsid...

Q: The dark underbelly of college basketball.” College basketball is big business

The dark underbelly of college basketball.” College basketball is big business for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The annual tournament to crown the national champion of college...

Q: Panera Bread Company is an American chain of bakery-café fast

Panera Bread Company is an American chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants based out of St. Louis, Missouri. Founded more than 35 years ago, Panera is now an enterprise with more than 2,000 bake...

Q: Describe what managers need to know about communicating effectively.

Describe what managers need to know about communicating effectively.

Q: Explain how technology affects managerial communication.

Explain how technology affects managerial communication.

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in communication.

Discuss contemporary issues in communication.

Q: Explain the nature and importance of control.

Explain the nature and importance of control.

Q: Describe the three steps in the control process.

Describe the three steps in the control process.

Q: Discuss the types of controls organizations and managers use.

Discuss the types of controls organizations and managers use.

Q: Briefly define Break-Even Analysis

Briefly define Break-Even Analysis

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in control.

Discuss contemporary issues in control.

Q: Describe the factors that are reshaping and redefining management.

Describe the factors that are reshaping and redefining management.

Q: Describe the key employability skills gained from studying management that are applicable

Describe the key employability skills gained from studying management that are applicable to your future career, regardless of your major.

Q: Explain what the external environment is and why it’s important.

Explain what the external environment is and why it’s important.

Q: Discuss how the external environment affects managers.

Discuss how the external environment affects managers.

Q: Define organizational culture and explain why it’s important.

Define organizational culture and explain why it’s important.

Q: Describe how organizational culture affects managers.

Describe how organizational culture affects managers.

Q: Describe current issues in organizational culture.

Describe current issues in organizational culture.

Q: Explain globalization and its impact on organizations.

Explain globalization and its impact on organizations.

Q: Describe what managers need to know about managing in a global organization

Describe what managers need to know about managing in a global organization.

Q: What is Linear Programming?

What is Linear Programming?

Q: Discuss how society’s expectations are influencing managers and organizations.

Discuss how society’s expectations are influencing managers and organizations.

Q: Discuss the factors that lead to ethical and unethical behavior in organizations

Discuss the factors that lead to ethical and unethical behavior in organizations.

Q: Describe the decision-making process.

Describe the decision-making process.

Q: Explain the three approaches managers can use to make decisions.

Explain the three approaches managers can use to make decisions.

Q: Describe the types of decisions and decision-making conditions managers face

Describe the types of decisions and decision-making conditions managers face.

Q: Discuss group decision making.

Discuss group decision making.

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in managerial decision making.

Discuss contemporary issues in managerial decision making.

Q: Discuss the nature and purposes of planning.

Discuss the nature and purposes of planning.

Q: Explain what managers do in the strategic management process.

Explain what managers do in the strategic management process.

Q: Compare and contrast approaches to goal setting and planning.

Compare and contrast approaches to goal setting and planning.

Q: Define Queuing Theory

Define Queuing Theory

Q: Discuss contemporary issues in planning.

Discuss contemporary issues in planning.

Q: Define organizational change and compare and contrast views on the change process

Define organizational change and compare and contrast views on the change process.

Q: Explain how to manage resistance to change.

Explain how to manage resistance to change.

Q: Describe what managers need to know about employee stress.

Describe what managers need to know about employee stress.

Q: Discuss techniques for stimulating innovation.

Discuss techniques for stimulating innovation.

Q: Explain what disruptive innovation is and why managing it is important.

Explain what disruptive innovation is and why managing it is important.

Q: Define entrepreneurship and explain why it’s important.

Define entrepreneurship and explain why it’s important.

Q: Explain what entrepreneurs do in the planning process for new ventures.

Explain what entrepreneurs do in the planning process for new ventures.

Q: Describe the six legal forms of organization and the choice of appropriate

Describe the six legal forms of organization and the choice of appropriate organizational structure.

Q: Describe how entrepreneurs lead organizations.

Describe how entrepreneurs lead organizations.

Q: Mintzberg suggests that managerial roles should encompass interpersonal, decisional, and

Mintzberg suggests that managerial roles should encompass interpersonal, decisional, and informational roles. Clearly, this is an idealized vision of the manager. They are encouraged to encompass all...

Q: In 2013, a clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1

In 2013, a clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,138 people.25 Some 27 global brands, including Walmart and Benetton, were using the factory. One year on, these two corporations were amo...

Q: Describe the different types of training. How do organizations provide each

Describe the different types of training. How do organizations provide each type of training?

Q: Distinguish between MBO and BARS as appraisal strategies.

Distinguish between MBO and BARS as appraisal strategies.

Q: List the factors that influence employee compensation and benefits.

List the factors that influence employee compensation and benefits.

Q: What do you understand by the term family-friendly benefits?

What do you understand by the term family-friendly benefits? Give some examples of such benefits in action.

Q: How does knowing the five stages of group development help you as

How does knowing the five stages of group development help you as the manager?

Q: What is an informal group and can informal groups form within an

What is an informal group and can informal groups form within an organization?

Q: Discuss how group structure, group processes, and group tasks influence

Discuss how group structure, group processes, and group tasks influence group performance and satisfaction.

Q: What are group norms?

What are group norms?

Q: Why are virtual teams not suitable for all situations?

Why are virtual teams not suitable for all situations?

Q: Discuss how having clear goals can make a team more effective.

Discuss how having clear goals can make a team more effective.

Q: Although 44 countries have signed up for the Organization for Economic Cooperation

Although 44 countries have signed up for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention to outlaw bribery and corruption, the problem is still present. Let us...

Q: Describe the key benefits of teams.

Describe the key benefits of teams.

Q: What is communication and how can a manager ensure proper communication exists

What is communication and how can a manager ensure proper communication exists in the organization?

Q: Discuss whether men and women communicate differently.

Discuss whether men and women communicate differently.

Q: Thanks a lot.” Can this phrase mean more than one thing

Thanks a lot.” Can this phrase mean more than one thing? Explain why.

Q: What are barriers to communication? What can managers do to reduce

What are barriers to communication? What can managers do to reduce the chances of barriers to communication from occurring?

Q: Define active listening.

Define active listening.

Q: How can changes in the physical work environment have a direct impact

How can changes in the physical work environment have a direct impact on communication systems?

Q: Discuss the role of communication in customer service.

Discuss the role of communication in customer service.

Q: Ethical communication includes all information, is true in every sense,

Ethical communication includes all information, is true in every sense, and is not deceptive in any way.” Discuss

Q: Everyone has a different personality. How would an organization make a

Everyone has a different personality. How would an organization make a diverse group of individuals work together harmoniously and effectively?

Q: How do you successfully manage a growing international company? Co-

How do you successfully manage a growing international company? Co-founder and chairperson of the Singaporean BreadTalk group, George Quek believes in a hands-on approach and believes that being physi...

Q: Which employee behaviors are more critical to organizational success?

Which employee behaviors are more critical to organizational success?

Q: What are the goals of organizational behavior?

What are the goals of organizational behavior?

Q: Satisfied and happy employees make for better productivity, lower absenteeism and

Satisfied and happy employees make for better productivity, lower absenteeism and turnover rate. Discuss.

Q: How does the cognitive dissonance theory seek to explain the relationships between

How does the cognitive dissonance theory seek to explain the relationships between attitudes and behavior?

Q: Discuss the impact of self-esteem on employee performance and job

Discuss the impact of self-esteem on employee performance and job satisfaction.

Q: On what basis does the attribution theory attempt to explain how we

On what basis does the attribution theory attempt to explain how we judge people differently?

Q: Explain the relevance of managers using shaping behavior

Explain the relevance of managers using shaping behavior

Q: What is motivation? Explain the three key elements of motivation.

What is motivation? Explain the three key elements of motivation.

Q: Describe each of the four early theories of motivation.

Describe each of the four early theories of motivation.

Q: How do goal-setting, reinforcement, and equity theories explain

How do goal-setting, reinforcement, and equity theories explain employee motivation?

Q: An unexpected ethical issue arose when Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria

An unexpected ethical issue arose when Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU). The start of the free movement of workers across the EU meant that workers from these countries co...

Q: What are the different job design approaches to motivation?

What are the different job design approaches to motivation?

Q: Briefly explain equity theory and what happens if there are iniquities at

Briefly explain equity theory and what happens if there are iniquities at work.

Q: What do you understand by the term open-book management?

What do you understand by the term open-book management? Is it effective?

Q: Identify examples of pay-for-performance programs used by some

Identify examples of pay-for-performance programs used by some organizations.

Q: Can an individual be too motivated? Discuss.

Can an individual be too motivated? Discuss.

Q: What are the ten traits of effective leaders?

What are the ten traits of effective leaders?

Q: Briefly explain what a managerial grid is.

Briefly explain what a managerial grid is.

Q: Explain Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership styles and the two key behaviors

Explain Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership styles and the two key behaviors associated with it.

Q: What is the purpose of a charismatic leader’s enthusiasm and self-

What is the purpose of a charismatic leader’s enthusiasm and self-confidence?

Q: You are a team leader. What are your daily priorities for

You are a team leader. What are your daily priorities for your team?

Q: One company that appears to be getting it right on the diversity

One company that appears to be getting it right on the diversity front is L’Oréal, a popular French cosmetics organization founded in 1909, with over 86,000 employees operating across 130 countries. I...

Q: Discuss whether a leader can get power from multiple sources.

Discuss whether a leader can get power from multiple sources.

Q: Do you think most managers in real life use a contingency approach

Do you think most managers in real life use a contingency approach to increase their leadership effectiveness? Explain.

Q: Do the followers make a difference in whether a leader is effective

Do the followers make a difference in whether a leader is effective? Discuss.

Q: Why is control an essential managerial function in all types of organizations

Why is control an essential managerial function in all types of organizations?

Q: State the information sources for measuring performance.

State the information sources for measuring performance.

Q: Discuss the four main workplace discipline problems related to controlling employee performance

Discuss the four main workplace discipline problems related to controlling employee performance.

Q: What do the two liquidity ratios, current and acid, measure

What do the two liquidity ratios, current and acid, measure and reveal?

Q: Explain the balanced scorecard approach to evaluating organizational performance.

Explain the balanced scorecard approach to evaluating organizational performance.

Q: Why is control important to customer interactions?

Why is control important to customer interactions?

Q: In Chapter 7 we discussed the white-water rapids view of

In Chapter 7 we discussed the white-water rapids view of change, which refers to situations in which unpredictable change is normal and expected and managing it is a continual process. Do you think it...

Q: The 2019 Women’s FIFA World Cup saw viewer ratings soar with over

The 2019 Women’s FIFA World Cup saw viewer ratings soar with over 750 million viewers across the world; a 20 percent increase on the men’s World Cup in 2018. The coverage of the games have inspired a...

Q: Every individual employee in an organization plays a role in controlling work

Every individual employee in an organization plays a role in controlling work activities.” Do you agree with this statement, or do you think control is something that only managers are responsible for...

Q: Describe the different approaches to assessing the environment.

Describe the different approaches to assessing the environment.

Q: What might be some early warning signs of (a) a

What might be some early warning signs of (a) a new competitor coming into your market, (b) an employee work stoppage, or (c) a new technology that could change demand for your product?

Q: Describe the four techniques for allocating resources.

Describe the four techniques for allocating resources.

Q: How does PERT network analysis work?

How does PERT network analysis work?

Q: Why is flexibility so important to today’s planning techniques?

Why is flexibility so important to today’s planning techniques?

Q: What is project management, and what are the steps managers use

What is project management, and what are the steps managers use in planning projects?

Q: It’s a waste of time and other resources to develop a set

It’s a waste of time and other resources to develop a set of sophisticated scenarios for situations that may never occur.” Do you agree or disagree? Support your position.

Q: Do intuition and creativity have any relevance in quantitative planning tools and

Do intuition and creativity have any relevance in quantitative planning tools and techniques? Explain.

Q: The Wall Street Journal and other business periodicals often carry reports of

The Wall Street Journal and other business periodicals often carry reports of companies that have not met their sales or profit forecasts. What are some reasons a company might not meet its forecast?...

Q: A coworker takes credit for the excellent job you’ve performed. Frustrating

A coworker takes credit for the excellent job you’ve performed. Frustrating! It’s probably happened to you or someone you know. How did it happen? Perhaps you shared an idea with a coworker and then h...

Q: In what ways is managing a project different from managing a department

In what ways is managing a project different from managing a department or other structured work area? In what ways are they the same?

Q: What is operations management?

What is operations management?

Q: Do you think that manufacturing or service organizations have the greater need

Do you think that manufacturing or service organizations have the greater need for operations management? Explain.

Q: What is a value chain, and what is value chain management

What is a value chain, and what is value chain management? What is the goal of value chain management? What are the benefits of value chain management?

Q: What is required for successful value chain management? What obstacles exist

What is required for successful value chain management? What obstacles exist to successful value chain management?

Q: How could you use value chain management in your everyday life?

How could you use value chain management in your everyday life?

Q: How does technology play a role in manufacturing?

How does technology play a role in manufacturing?

Q: What is ISO 9001 and Six Sigma?

What is ISO 9001 and Six Sigma?

Q: Describe lean management and explain why it’s important

Describe lean management and explain why it’s important

Q: How might operations management apply to other managerial functions besides control?

How might operations management apply to other managerial functions besides control?

Q: The 1,000-year-old Latin saying mens sana

The 1,000-year-old Latin saying mens sana in corpore sano stands for a healthy mind in a healthy body in English language represents the core idea of The Wellness Foundation, launched by Nerio Alessan...

Q: Is the task of seeking innovative processes really a manager’s job?

Is the task of seeking innovative processes really a manager’s job?

Q: Discuss how managers define organizational purpose. How would the managerial functions

Discuss how managers define organizational purpose. How would the managerial functions help in achieving that purpose?

Q: Henri Fayol suggested that all managers perform the five functions of planning

Henri Fayol suggested that all managers perform the five functions of planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. Was he correct?

Q: Is there one best “style” of management? Why or

Is there one best “style” of management? Why or why not?

Q: Researchers at Harvard Business School found that the most important managerial behaviors

Researchers at Harvard Business School found that the most important managerial behaviors involve two fundamental things: enabling people to move forward in their work and treating them decently as hu...

Q: Explain why studying management history is important.

Explain why studying management history is important.

Q: How do societal trends influence the practice of management? What are

How do societal trends influence the practice of management? What are the implications for someone studying management

Q: What is the significance of the industrial revolution?

What is the significance of the industrial revolution?

Q: What is a bureaucracy? Do bureaucracies still exist today?

What is a bureaucracy? Do bureaucracies still exist today?

Q: What did the early advocates of OB contribute to our understanding of

What did the early advocates of OB contribute to our understanding of management?

Q: Headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, the automotive manufacturer Renault

Headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, the automotive manufacturer Renault was established 120 years ago in 1899, and Japanese automotive manufacturer, Nissan, was founded in 1933, headquarter...

Q: Why were the Hawthorne Studies so critical to management history?

Why were the Hawthorne Studies so critical to management history?

Q: Explain what the quantitative approach has contributed to the field of management

Explain what the quantitative approach has contributed to the field of management.

Q: Describe total quality management.

Describe total quality management.

Q: How has technology impacted how managers use the quantitative approach in today’s

How has technology impacted how managers use the quantitative approach in today’s workplace?

Q: How do systems theory and the contingency approach make managers better at

How do systems theory and the contingency approach make managers better at what they do?

Q: Explain how good decision making is a skill that can be learned

Explain how good decision making is a skill that can be learned and improved

Q: Where in the eight-step decision-making process are the

Where in the eight-step decision-making process are the likely problem areas for managers?

Q: What role does intuition play in decision making?

What role does intuition play in decision making?

Q: Is satisficing a desirable way of making managerial decisions?

Is satisficing a desirable way of making managerial decisions?

Q: Most managers adopt particular styles to simplify their decision making. This

Most managers adopt particular styles to simplify their decision making. This helps them make sense of information. Why do you think these styles are unreliable?

Q: Change usually involves some kind of modification of the way in which

Change usually involves some kind of modification of the way in which a business does things. Invariably, it means alterations in products or services, and processes. Research seems to suggest that or...

Q: What should a good manager do if it becomes apparent that a

What should a good manager do if it becomes apparent that a decision that has already been made is clearly not working or solving the situation?

Q: What do you understand by personalization technologies? How does big data

What do you understand by personalization technologies? How does big data fit into decision-making processes?

Q: Is there a real difference between an omnipotent manager and a “

Is there a real difference between an omnipotent manager and a “good” manager? Explain.

Q: What does the term external environment mean? Which external environmental factors

What does the term external environment mean? Which external environmental factors are more important for a manager to pay attention to?

Q: Would a manager’s job be fundamentally different if the same person were

Would a manager’s job be fundamentally different if the same person were to work in different companies in the same industry?

Q: How is a shareholder different from a stakeholder? If a stakeholder

How is a shareholder different from a stakeholder? If a stakeholder can hold no shares or any ownership inthe organization, why then would the managers care about stakeholder relationships?

Q: Distinguish between people and team orientation as dimensions of organizational culture

Distinguish between people and team orientation as dimensions of organizational culture

Q: Why is strong culture likely to have a greater influence on employees

Why is strong culture likely to have a greater influence on employees compared to weak culture?

Q: What are the four ways an organization communicates its culture to employees

What are the four ways an organization communicates its culture to employees?

Q: A monolingual, parochial, and ethnocentric organization is bound to fail

A monolingual, parochial, and ethnocentric organization is bound to fail. Discuss.

Q: For most people, artificial intelligence brings to mind replacing jobs with

For most people, artificial intelligence brings to mind replacing jobs with robots. However, 1,500 companies studied by the management consulting firm Accenture found that the largest performance gain...

Q: In October 2018, the media reported that technology giant Google responded

In October 2018, the media reported that technology giant Google responded to what were deemed credible sexual assault claims against a former executive by paying him $90 million and praising him as h...

Q: The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership of countries. What are the practical implications of this union?

Q: Discuss the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Discuss the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Q: What are the characteristics of a multi-domestic corporation?

What are the characteristics of a multi-domestic corporation?

Q: What are the benefits of managers knowing foreign languages?

What are the benefits of managers knowing foreign languages?

Q: What clarity of perspective would the GLOBE framework, as presented in

What clarity of perspective would the GLOBE framework, as presented in this chapter, offer to local managers to help them understand their employees better?

Q: What makes the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) different

What makes the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) different from the European Union (EU) as a trade alliance? Can those differences impair ASEAN’s effectiveness as a trade alliance compare...

Q: Describe how an organization can become a global entity. Why would

Describe how an organization can become a global entity. Why would it choose to do so?

Q: How has workforce diversity changed since the 1960s, particularly in the

How has workforce diversity changed since the 1960s, particularly in the West?

Q: What are the benefits and challenges of having workforce diversity in an

What are the benefits and challenges of having workforce diversity in an organization?

Q: In developing countries like Africa, Asia, and Latin America,

In developing countries like Africa, Asia, and Latin America, birth rates are likely to remain high. Are there any benefits of this and is it sustainable?

Q: Scott Emmons was working for Neiman Marcus, the luxury retailer,

Scott Emmons was working for Neiman Marcus, the luxury retailer, as an enterprise architect when he realized a big gap in how their stores were handling technology. “Customers were showing up with sma...

Q: Do you think religion can affect work behaviors?

Do you think religion can affect work behaviors?

Q: Look around you and summarize the different forms of diversity you can

Look around you and summarize the different forms of diversity you can find at your university or workplace.

Q: Different ethnicities cause problems associated with diversity management. Discuss.

Different ethnicities cause problems associated with diversity management. Discuss.

Q: Are laws, federal or otherwise, necessary for supporting diversity initiatives

Are laws, federal or otherwise, necessary for supporting diversity initiatives? Use an example from your country to illustrate.

Q: Who is responsible for doing more to break the glass ceiling barrier

Who is responsible for doing more to break the glass ceiling barrier for women and minorities?

Q: Why do you think an organization might not value social responsibility?

Why do you think an organization might not value social responsibility?

Q: Many organizations around the world claim they are green. What criteria

Many organizations around the world claim they are green. What criteria would you consider if you had to evaluate their green credentials objectively?

Q: How might the moral development of an employee affect their ethical stance

How might the moral development of an employee affect their ethical stance?

Q: How can internal and external locus of control influence work behaviors?

How can internal and external locus of control influence work behaviors?

Q: In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf

In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused the largest oil spill in history. BP (British Petroleum) and the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) igno...

Q: While important, rules may sometimes create more problems than they resolve

While important, rules may sometimes create more problems than they resolve. Websites like TripAdvisor are valuable for tourism, providing businesses with greater exposure. The problem is not all revi...

Q: What kind of protection can be afforded to whistleblowers? Are these

What kind of protection can be afforded to whistleblowers? Are these protective steps sufficient to encourage such actions in future?

Q: Ethical leaders are honest, share their values, stress important shared

Ethical leaders are honest, share their values, stress important shared values, and use the reward system appropriately.” Observe your college professors. Would you consider them to be ethical leaders...

Q: What can an organization do to encourage ethical behavior?

What can an organization do to encourage ethical behavior?

Q: Why is a change agent needed for organizational change? Can a

Why is a change agent needed for organizational change? Can a low-level employee be a change agent? Explain your answer.

Q: Contrast the calm waters and white-water rapids metaphors of change

Contrast the calm waters and white-water rapids metaphors of change.

Q: What are the three main roles performed by a manager?

What are the three main roles performed by a manager?

Q: Why are managers important to organizations? What are their key responsibilities

Why are managers important to organizations? What are their key responsibilities in an organization?

Q: Mintzberg suggested that specific actions or behaviors expected of and exhibited by

Mintzberg suggested that specific actions or behaviors expected of and exhibited by a manager comprise of three specific roles. Briefly explain them.

Q: Do you think management is a relevant course for study today?

Do you think management is a relevant course for study today? Explain using examples.

Q: It is sometimes said that management is a tough and thankless job

It is sometimes said that management is a tough and thankless job. Do you think this is true?

Q: Hermes, not to be confused with Hermes the French luxury goods

Hermes, not to be confused with Hermes the French luxury goods manufacturer, is a pan-European courier company with over 40 years’ experience in the parcel delivery and courier business. It operates p...

Q: Tesla Inc. has generated a lot of excitement about producing its

Tesla Inc. has generated a lot of excitement about producing its Model 3 sedan, its electric car “for the masses.” The Model 3 begins at $35,000, while other luxury models Tesla produces cost $80,000-...

Q: The luxury goods market is incredibly lucrative. Most studies on counterfeiting

The luxury goods market is incredibly lucrative. Most studies on counterfeiting have tended to focus on the supply side. In recent years, however, there has been greater interest in studies pertaining...

Q: When Will Shu, a former investment banker, spent long hours

When Will Shu, a former investment banker, spent long hours working in London’s Canary Wharf offices, he was forced to live off grocery store sandwiches for lack of an equally convenient option, he wa...

Q: What began as a humble suburban-neighborhood grocery store in Essen

What began as a humble suburban-neighborhood grocery store in Essen, Germany, is today one of the most successful discount supermarket chains in the world. Aldi has been operating with the motto “the...

Q: Everyone can make mistakes, but sometimes these can have severe consequences

Everyone can make mistakes, but sometimes these can have severe consequences. The employees of the insurance company Aviva Investor’s asset management division simultaneously received an email from th...

Q: Many college students pull all-nighters to study for midterms and

Many college students pull all-nighters to study for midterms and finals. What Andrew Kozlovski noticed when he was a freshman at the University of Southern California was how many students were using...

Q: It’s one thing to ensure that customers feel that their concerns are

It’s one thing to ensure that customers feel that their concerns are resolved quickly. It’s something else to revamp how a company reaches customers. That’s what Nike has been up to lately. This appro...

Q: In 2002, British restaurateur and television celebrity-chef, James

In 2002, British restaurateur and television celebrity-chef, James Trevor “Jamie” Oliver opened Fifteen, a nonprofit restaurant and bar in London. As a social enterprise, this restaurant would later o...

Q: Thomas Lopez, a lifeguard in the Miami area, was fired

Thomas Lopez, a lifeguard in the Miami area, was fired for leaving his assigned area to save a drowning man. His employer, Jeff Ellis and Associates, which has a contract with the Florida city of Hall...

Q: If you get a job at Punchkick Interactive—a digital agency

If you get a job at Punchkick Interactive—a digital agency that designs and builds software in Chicago—you won’t have a boss. You’ll not be shown an organizational chart of who reports to whom because...

Q: Imagine being at all-company meetings where trays of hors d’oeuvres

Imagine being at all-company meetings where trays of hors d’oeuvres and drinks are being served, but you and the others who aren’t wearing white badges are asked to return to your desks. That has been...

Q: Though it might be a challenge, employing individuals with autism is

Though it might be a challenge, employing individuals with autism is beneficial. According to Britain’s National Autistic Society, only 15 percent of adults with autism have fulltime employment, while...

Q: One of the world’s biggest shipping companies, Danish company Maersk is

One of the world’s biggest shipping companies, Danish company Maersk is concerned about the future of its presence in the Chinese market. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Søren Skou, the...

Q: Despite being a world-renowned business, BAE Systems Naval Ships

Despite being a world-renowned business, BAE Systems Naval Ships has hardly changed its working arrangement over the past years at its Glasgow sites on the River Clyde, explains Chris Westcott, who is...

Q: When coworkers work closely on a team project, is there such

When coworkers work closely on a team project, is there such a thing as becoming too close? Not everyone thinks so. A recent survey revealed that 51 percent of employees said they have had an office r...

Q: In India, only about 20 cities out of 87 have organized

In India, only about 20 cities out of 87 have organized transport and fewer can lay claim to a mass rapid transit system. A collaboration between India’s Tata Motors and Brazil’s Marcopolo, it special...

Q: With greater global expansion, more organizations are collaborating on projects with

With greater global expansion, more organizations are collaborating on projects with teams consisting of people who are based in dispersed geographical locations, having different cultural backgrounds...

Q: The UK’s National Health Service employs 1.7 million people.

The UK’s National Health Service employs 1.7 million people.45 It is the world’s largest publicly funded health service. There are cases when employees have found themselves “victimized” by management...

Q: Forty-six percent of employees worry about being judged by coworkers

Forty-six percent of employees worry about being judged by coworkers for something they have posted on social media.38 Social networking websites can be fun. Staying in touch with old friends or famil...

Q: Founded in 1972, the German software business SAP (Systems,

Founded in 1972, the German software business SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) is known as one of the world leaders in enterprise resource planning software, employing over...

Q: On January 13, 2012, 32 people died after the Costa

On January 13, 2012, 32 people died after the Costa Concordia, the lead ship of Concordia-class cruise ships, ran aground with more than 4,000 passengers and crew a few hours after leaving the Italian...

Q: A new business analyst needs to be hired to work at the

A new business analyst needs to be hired to work at the corporate headquarters of a retail firm. Jared and Amanda are managers in charge of the hiring decision. The candidates have been narrowed down...

Q: In the same league as Amazon Inc., Microsoft, and Alphabet

In the same league as Amazon Inc., Microsoft, and Alphabet Inc., the Chinese multinational investment holding Tencent is considered one of the world’s biggest companies in the gaming industry. Founded...

Q: Employees first” is the most important cultural value that former HCL

Employees first” is the most important cultural value that former HCL Technologies’ CEO Vineet Nayar believed would help the company to grow. While most managers think a customer’s satisfaction should...

Q: Advocates of open-book management point to the advantages of getting

Advocates of open-book management point to the advantages of getting employees to think like owners and to be motivated to make better decisions about how they do their work once they see how their de...

Q: Is having a caring employer important to you when looking for a

Is having a caring employer important to you when looking for a new job? Today, many organizations consider well-being initiatives as a way of keeping employees happy and motivated. Research has demon...

Q: Flexible working schemes have been around for many years, and are

Flexible working schemes have been around for many years, and are generally expected to be found in any organization that wants to retain its staff. The standard 9-to-5 business hours structure is an...

Q: Have you ever watched the show Undercover Boss? It features a

Have you ever watched the show Undercover Boss? It features a company’s “boss” working undercover in his or her own company to find out how the organization really works. Typically, the executive work...

Q: Card Connection is one of the UK’s largest card publishers and a

Card Connection is one of the UK’s largest card publishers and a market leader in the franchise distribution of greeting cards in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Established in 1992, it is r...

Q: PepsiCo, Inc., is regarded as the second largest food and

PepsiCo, Inc., is regarded as the second largest food and beverage business in the world, and a large part of its success can be attributed to its leader. Indra Nooyi, who served as the chairperson an...

Q: When Steve Kerr first became the coach of the Golden State Warriors

When Steve Kerr first became the coach of the Golden State Warriors basketball team, he saw the need for some changes. He wanted to steer away from the tendency for new leaders to announce that they w...

Q: Cyber Monday falls on the first Monday following the Thanksgiving holiday.

Cyber Monday falls on the first Monday following the Thanksgiving holiday. During Cyber Monday, employers find that a significant number of employees are surfing the web for holiday deals. A recent su...

Q: When General Motors (GM) decided to start a bug bounty

When General Motors (GM) decided to start a bug bounty program—paying hackers to find computer bugs in the company’s information systems—they purposely tried to avoid other companies’ mistakes with su...

Q: It is not surprising that employers are keen on knowing what their

It is not surprising that employers are keen on knowing what their employees are up to. In some cases, they can be a little too keen. In 2015, British Airways was accused of illegally monitoring the p...

Q: One of the biggest fears of a food service company manager has

One of the biggest fears of a food service company manager has to be the hepatitis A virus, a highly contagious virus transmitted by sharing food, utensils, cigarettes, or drug paraphernalia with an i...

Q: Alan Naiman was a frugal social worker who used duct tape to

Alan Naiman was a frugal social worker who used duct tape to repair his shoes, looked for deals at the supermarket, and chose fast-food restaurants when it was his turn to treat friends to lunch. When...

Q: Management theory suggests that compared to an individual, a diverse group

Management theory suggests that compared to an individual, a diverse group of people will be more creative because team members will bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and approaches to the group...

Q: How would you feel as a new employee if your boss asked

How would you feel as a new employee if your boss asked you to do something and you had to admit that you didn’t know how to do it? Most of us would probably feel pretty inadequate and incompetent. No...

Q: What comes to mind when you think of IKEA? You might

What comes to mind when you think of IKEA? You might have memories of following your parents through an IKEA maze-like store with the promise of Swedish meatballs at the end of the trip. The Swedish-b...

Q: Manchester City Football Club follows a different locker room pep-talk

Manchester City Football Club follows a different locker room pep-talk ritual: The players spend time with the performance analyst team, discussing what they had done well or wrong in previous matches...

Q: Selina Lo loves her job as the manager of a toy store

Selina Lo loves her job as the manager of a toy store in San Francisco. She loves the chaos and the excitement of kids as they wander around the store searching for their favorite toys. Teddy bears pu...

Q: What is organizational development? How do organizational development techniques support organizational

What is organizational development? How do organizational development techniques support organizational change?

Q: Why do people in organizations resist change? Provide examples an organization

Why do people in organizations resist change? Provide examples an organization can take to reduce resistance to change.

Q: While changes must continually occur in every industry, one of the

While changes must continually occur in every industry, one of the most baffling problems thatbusiness executives face is employee resistance to change. What are the common techniques to minimize resi...

Q: Why do people resist change, even though they may carry the

Why do people resist change, even though they may carry the potential for a better tomorrow?

Q: Job stress is a major problem for employees working in many organizations

Job stress is a major problem for employees working in many organizations today. Discuss some of the job stressors. What can a manager do to reduce stressors for employees?

Q: Discuss whether it is possible for managers to spot the warning signs

Discuss whether it is possible for managers to spot the warning signs of stress among their employees.

Q: Explain what studies have shown about the relationship between planning and performance

Explain what studies have shown about the relationship between planning and performance.

Q: Planning takes a lot of effort. Why do you think people

Planning takes a lot of effort. Why do you think people should engage in it?

Q: Define the term goal and explain how planning fits into an organization’s

Define the term goal and explain how planning fits into an organization’s goal.

Q: Technological developments deskill the global workforce. For example, factory-

Technological developments deskill the global workforce. For example, factory-built, flat-pack furniture cut out the role of experienced carpenters. Similarly, with some vehicles having on-board softw...

Q: What are the different types of organizational plans? Are they independent

What are the different types of organizational plans? Are they independent of each other?

Q: Outline the five steps required for setting goals in an organization.

Outline the five steps required for setting goals in an organization. Explain how they work.

Q: What is the fastest-growing area of environmental scanning? What

What is the fastest-growing area of environmental scanning? What does it provide to an organization?

Q: Setting organizational goals is an important step in planning. What are

Setting organizational goals is an important step in planning. What are the approaches to setting organizational goals? Which do you consider the best?

Q: Hyundai’s Global Command and Control Center (GCCC) have cameras strategically

Hyundai’s Global Command and Control Center (GCCC) have cameras strategically placed across its centres to monitor assembly lines. This helps identify problems and respond quickly. What drives Hyundai...

Q: Why is strategic management important to managers?

Why is strategic management important to managers?

Q: Distinguish between an organization’s external opportunities and its threats.

Distinguish between an organization’s external opportunities and its threats.

Q: There are three different types of corporate strategies. Do you think

There are three different types of corporate strategies. Do you think all corporate strategies revolve around growth? Why?

Q: Explain how managers can use a BCG Matrix to manage strategies by

Explain how managers can use a BCG Matrix to manage strategies by analyzing a corporate portfolio.

Q: In how many ways can managers create a competitive advantage so that

In how many ways can managers create a competitive advantage so that they can compete against their industry rivals?

Q: Founded in 1919, Tesco has grown from a market-stall

Founded in 1919, Tesco has grown from a market-stall in the East End of London into the largest supermarket in the UK by market share, and one of the largest globally in just under a century. In 2018–...

Q: Describe the role of competitive advantage and how Porter’s competitive strategies help

Describe the role of competitive advantage and how Porter’s competitive strategies help an organization develop competitive advantage.

Q: Creating a competitive advantage over rivals is advantageous, but it’s only

Creating a competitive advantage over rivals is advantageous, but it’s only a matter of time before they catch up, or changes in the industry nullifies the advantage. How does an organization sustain...

Q: Are there any disadvantages to be a first-mover? Provide

Are there any disadvantages to be a first-mover? Provide examples.

Q: What do you think would be the hardest thing about being an

What do you think would be the hardest thing about being an entrepreneur? What do you think would be the most fun?

Q: How many options are there for a new entrepreneur to start up

How many options are there for a new entrepreneur to start up their business venture?

Q: Would a good manager be a good entrepreneur? Discuss.

Would a good manager be a good entrepreneur? Discuss.

Q: Why do you think many entrepreneurs find it hard to step aside

Why do you think many entrepreneurs find it hard to step aside and let others manage their business?

Q: Do you think a person can be taught to be an entrepreneur

Do you think a person can be taught to be an entrepreneur? Why or why not?

Q: Organizational design has traditionally had a chain of command. How does

Organizational design has traditionally had a chain of command. How does a chain of command work?

Q: Contrast mechanistic and organic organizations.

Contrast mechanistic and organic organizations.

Q: Internet sales comprise about 20 percent of all retail sales in the

Internet sales comprise about 20 percent of all retail sales in the UK, with a record of £1.9 billion in online sales in December 2018. And for advancements in online sales, December 7, 2016, is a spe...

Q: Discuss why you think an organization might be keen to increase its

Discuss why you think an organization might be keen to increase its managers’ span of control.

Q: Why is structure important? Why does an organization need a clear

Why is structure important? Why does an organization need a clear structure? Are there any other reasons for organizational structures beyond the formal arrangement of jobs, roles, and responsibilitie...

Q: In terms of organizational designs, what is a simple structure?

In terms of organizational designs, what is a simple structure?

Q: There is evidence that an organization’s size will affect its structure.

There is evidence that an organization’s size will affect its structure. The larger the number of employees, the more mechanistic the organization will tend to become. Can this problem be overcome?

Q: How could a job-sharing arrangement be made effective? What

How could a job-sharing arrangement be made effective? What would a job sharer need to do to make the arrangement work?

Q: What are the main challenges facing organizational designs today?

What are the main challenges facing organizational designs today?

Q: Can a labor union help prevent employees from being unfairly terminated?

Can a labor union help prevent employees from being unfairly terminated?

Q: In Malaysia, certain industries like IT and customer services, are

In Malaysia, certain industries like IT and customer services, are increasingly dependent on specialist human resource providers as a common source of trained manpower. Companies like the US-based Man...

Q: Organizations use different selection devices to recruit new employees. Are all

Organizations use different selection devices to recruit new employees. Are all methods equally good for all jobs?

Q: As a result of organizational cost-cutting, new-hire

As a result of organizational cost-cutting, new-hire orientation is cut short to a few days. Describe how this will affect retention.  

Q: The sensitivity analysis in the Quality Sweaters example was on the response

The sensitivity analysis in the Quality Sweaters example was on the response rate. Suppose now that the response rate is known to be 8%, and the company wants to perform a sensitivity analysis on the...

Q: Suppose you have an extra six months of data on demands and

Suppose you have an extra six months of data on demands and prices, in addition to the data in the example. These extra data points are (350,84), (385,72), (410,67), (400,62), (330,92), and (480,53)....

Q: You are a CFA (chartered financial analyst). An overextended client

You are a CFA (chartered financial analyst). An overextended client has come to you because she needs help paying off her credit card bills. She owes the amounts on her credit cards listed in the file...

Q: Aluminaca produces 100-foot-long, 200-foot-

Aluminaca produces 100-foot-long, 200-foot-long, and 300-foot-long ingots for customers. This week’s demand for ingots is listed in the file. Aluminaca has four furnaces in which ingots can be produce...

Q: Each day, Eastinghouse produces capacitors during three shifts: 8 a

Each day, Eastinghouse produces capacitors during three shifts: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., and 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. The hourly salary paid to the employees on each shift, the price charged for...

Q: During the next three months, a heating and cooling company must

During the next three months, a heating and cooling company must meet (on time) the following demands for air conditioners: month 1, 600; month 2, 400; and month 3, 300. Air conditioners can be produc...

Q: Gotham City National Bank is open Monday through Friday from 9 a

Gotham City National Bank is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From past experience, the bank knows that it needs the numbers of tellers listed in the file P04_104.xlsx. Gotham City Ban...

Q: Based on Rothstein (1973). The Springfield City Police Department employs

Based on Rothstein (1973). The Springfield City Police Department employs 30 police officers. Each officer works five days per week. The crime rate fluctuates with the day of the week, so the number o...

Q: Based on Charnes and Cooper (1955). Alex Cornby makes his

Based on Charnes and Cooper (1955). Alex Cornby makes his living buying and selling corn. On January 1, he has 6000 bushels of corn and $16,000 in cash. On the first day of each month, Alex can buy co...

Q: City 1 produces 500 tons of waste per day, and city

City 1 produces 500 tons of waste per day, and city 2 produces 400 tons of waste per day. Waste must be incinerated at incinerator 1 or 2, and each incinerator can process up to 500 tons of waste per...

Q: Based on Smith (1965). Silicon Valley Corporation (Silvco)

Based on Smith (1965). Silicon Valley Corporation (Silvco) manufactures transistors. An important aspect of the manufacture of transistors is the melting of the element germanium (a major component of...

Q: The Fresh Turkey Company produces two types of turkey cutlets for sale

The Fresh Turkey Company produces two types of turkey cutlets for sale to fast-food restaurants. Each type of cutlet consists of white meat and dark meat. Cutlet 1 sells for $2.97 per pound and must c...

Q: Consider the power curve y = 10000x-2.35.

Consider the power curve y = 10000x-2.35. Calculate y when x = 5; when x = 10; and when x = 20. For each of these values of x, find the percentage change in y when x increases by 1%. That is, find the...

Q: The production line employees at Grummins Engine work four days per week

The production line employees at Grummins Engine work four days per week, 10 hours per day. Each day of the week, the following minimum numbers of line employees are needed: Monday through Friday, 70...

Q: Based on Lanzenauer et al. (1987). To process income

Based on Lanzenauer et al. (1987). To process income tax forms, the IRS first sends each form through the data preparation (DP) department, where information is coded for computer entry. Then the form...

Q: Based on Robichek et al. (1965). The Korvair Department

Based on Robichek et al. (1965). The Korvair Department Store has $100,000 in available cash. At the beginning of each of the next six months, Korvair will receive revenues and pay bills as listed in...

Q: Mackk Engine produces diesel trucks. New government emission standards have dictated

Mackk Engine produces diesel trucks. New government emission standards have dictated that the average pollution emissions of all trucks produced in the next three years cannot exceed 12 grams per truc...

Q: Each hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.

Each hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bank One receives checks and must process them. Its goal is to process all checks the same day they are received. The bank has 5 check processing machines, each of wh...

Q: Owens-Wheat uses two production lines to produce three types of

Owens-Wheat uses two production lines to produce three types of fiberglass mat. The demand requirements (in tons) for each of the next four months are shown in the file P04_115.xlsx. If it were dedica...

Q: Rylon Corporation manufactures Brute cologne and Chanelle perfume. The raw material

Rylon Corporation manufactures Brute cologne and Chanelle perfume. The raw material needed to manufacture each type of fragrance can be purchased for $60 per pound. Processing 1 pound of raw material...

Q: Sunco Oil has three different processes that can be used to manufacture

Sunco Oil has three different processes that can be used to manufacture various types of gasoline. Each process involves blending oils in the company’s catalytic cracker. Running process 1 for an hour...

Q: Flexco produces six products in the following manner. Each unit of

Flexco produces six products in the following manner. Each unit of raw material purchased yields 4 units of product 1, 2 units of product 2, and 1 unit of product 3. Up to 1200 units of product 1 can...

Q: Each week, Chemco can purchase unlimited quantities of raw material at

Each week, Chemco can purchase unlimited quantities of raw material at $6 per pound. Each pound of purchased raw material can be used to produce either input 1 or input 2. Each pound of raw material c...

Q: Consider the exponential curve y = 1000e-0.014x.

Consider the exponential curve y = 1000e-0.014x. Calculate y when x = 5; when x = 10; and when x = 20. For each of these values of x, find the percentage change in y when x increases by one unit. That...

Q: Bexter Labs produces three products: A, B, and C

Bexter Labs produces three products: A, B, and C. Bexter can sell up to 2000 units of product A, up to 2500 units of product B, and up to 800 units of product C. Each unit of product C uses two units...

Q: Based on Franklin and Koenigsberg (1973). The city of Busville

Based on Franklin and Koenigsberg (1973). The city of Busville contains three school districts. The numbers of minority and nonminority students in each district are given in the file P04_121.xlsx. Th...

Q: Based on Carino and Lenoir (1988). Brady Corporation produces cabinets

Based on Carino and Lenoir (1988). Brady Corporation produces cabinets. Each week, Brady requires 90,000 cubic feet of processed lumber. The company can obtain lumber in two ways. First, it can purcha...

Q: Based on Dobson and Kalish (1988). Chandler Enterprises produces two

Based on Dobson and Kalish (1988). Chandler Enterprises produces two competing products, A and B. The company wants to sell these products to two groups of customers. The values each customer places o...

Q: Based on Robichek et al. (1965). At the beginning

Based on Robichek et al. (1965). At the beginning of month 1, Finco has $35,000 in cash. At the beginning of months 1, 2, 3, and 4, Finco receives certain revenues, after which it pays bills. (See the...

Q: During each six-hour period of the day, the Bloomington

During each six-hour period of the day, the Bloomington Police Department needs at least the number of police officers shown in the file P04_125.xlsx. Police officers can be hired to work either 12 co...

Q: Based on Glassey and Gupta (1978). A paper recycling plant

Based on Glassey and Gupta (1978). A paper recycling plant processes box board, tissue paper, newsprint, and book paper into pulp that can be used to produce three grades of recycled paper. The prices...

Q: Three bonds, as listed in the file, are currently for

Three bonds, as listed in the file, are currently for sale. Each bond has a face value of $100. Every six months, starting six months from the current date and ending at the expiration date, each bond...

Q: You have been assigned to develop a model that can be used

You have been assigned to develop a model that can be used to schedule employees at a local fast food restaurant. Assume that computer technology has advanced to the point where very large problems ca...

Q: You have been assigned to develop a model that can be used

You have been assigned to develop a model that can be used to schedule the nurses working in a maternity ward. a. What data would you collect as inputs to your model? b. Describe in words several appr...

Q: In the profit model in this section, we used the power

In the profit model in this section, we used the power curve to relate demand and price because it has the lowest MAPE (as well as the lowest RMSE and MAE). However, the exponential curve was not far...

Q: Keefer Paper produces recycled paper from paper purchased from local offices and

Keefer Paper produces recycled paper from paper purchased from local offices and universities. The company sells three grades of paper: high brightness paper, medium-brightness paper, and low-brightne...

Q: In this chapter, we give you the cost of producing a

In this chapter, we give you the cost of producing a product and other inputs that are used in the analysis. Do you think most companies find it easy to determine the cost of producing a product? What...

Q: Discuss how the aggregate planning model could be extended to handle a

Discuss how the aggregate planning model could be extended to handle a company that produces several products on several types of machines. What information would you need to model this type of proble...

Q: A large CPA firm currently has 100 junior staff members and 20

A large CPA firm currently has 100 junior staff members and 20 partners. In the long run—say, 20 years from now—the firm would like to consist of 130 junior staff members and 20 partners. During a giv...

Q: The employee scheduling model in this chapter was purposely made small (

The employee scheduling model in this chapter was purposely made small (only seven decision variable cells). What would make a similar problem for a company like McDonald’s much more difficult? What t...

Q: Explain why it is problematic to include a constraint such as the

Explain why it is problematic to include a constraint such as the following in an LP model for a blending problem: Total octane in gasoline 1 blend / Barrels of gasoline 1 blended daily ≥ 0

Q: In addition to the constraints already in the (original) advertising

In addition to the constraints already in the (original) advertising model, suppose General Flakes also wants to obtain at least 180 million exposures to men and at least 160 million exposures to wome...

Q: In the employee scheduling example, suppose the employees want more flexibility

In the employee scheduling example, suppose the employees want more flexibility in their schedules. They want to be allowed to work five consecutive days followed by two days off or to work three cons...

Q: In the employee scheduling example, suppose the company has 25 full

In the employee scheduling example, suppose the company has 25 full-time employees and is not allowed to hire or fire any of them. Determine a schedule that maximizes the number of weekend days off re...

Q: In the employee scheduling example, suppose that the company can require

In the employee scheduling example, suppose that the company can require the employees to work one day of overtime each week on the day immediately following this five-day shift. For example, an emplo...

Q: Modify Acron’s model so that development lasts for an extra year.

Modify Acron’s model so that development lasts for an extra year. Specifically, assume that development costs of $7.2 million and $2.1 million are incurred at the beginnings of years 1 and 2, and then...

Q: Extend SureStep’s original no-backlogging aggregate planning model from four to

Extend SureStep’s original no-backlogging aggregate planning model from four to six months. Try several different values for demands in months 5 and 6, and run Solver for each. Is your optimal solutio...

Q: SureStep is currently getting 160 regular-time hours from each worker

SureStep is currently getting 160 regular-time hours from each worker per month. This is actually calculated from 8 hours per day times 20 days per month. For this, they are paid $9.375 per hour (5150...

Q: The current solution to SureStep’s no-backlogging aggregate planning model requires

The current solution to SureStep’s no-backlogging aggregate planning model requires a lot of firing. Run a one-way SolverTable with the firing cost as the input variable and the numbers fired as the o...

Q: Suppose SureStep could begin a machinery upgrade and training program to increase

Suppose SureStep could begin a machinery upgrade and training program to increase its worker productivity. This program would result in the following values of labor hours per pair of shoes over the n...

Q: In the current no-backlogging problem, SureStep doesn’t hire any

In the current no-backlogging problem, SureStep doesn’t hire any workers and uses almost no overtime. This is evidently because of low demand. Change the demands to 6000, 8000, 5000, and 3000, and reo...

Q: In the SureStep no-backlogging problem, change the demands so

In the SureStep no-backlogging problem, change the demands so that they become 6000, 8000, 5000, 3000. Also, change the problem slightly so that newly hired workers take six hours to produce a pair of...

Q: We saw that the natural way to model SureStep’s backlogging model,

We saw that the natural way to model SureStep’s backlogging model, with IF functions, leads to a nonsmooth model that Solver has difficulty handling. Another version of the problem is also difficult f...

Q: Suppose, as a matter of corporate policy, that General Flakes

Suppose, as a matter of corporate policy, that General Flakes decides not to advertise on the “Rachael Ray” show. Modify the original advertising model appropriately and find the new optimal solution....

Q: Use SolverTable in Chandler’s blending model to see whether, by increasing

Use SolverTable in Chandler’s blending model to see whether, by increasing the selling price of gasoline, you can get an optimal solution that produces only gasoline, no heating oil. Then use SolverTa...

Q: Use SolverTable in Chandler’s blending model to find the shadow price of

Use SolverTable in Chandler’s blending model to find the shadow price of crude oil 1—that is, the amount Chandler would be willing to spend to acquire more crude oil 1. Does this shadow price change a...

Q: Modify Acron’s model so that sales increase, then stay steady,

Modify Acron’s model so that sales increase, then stay steady, and finally decrease. Specifically, assume that the gross margin is $1.2 million in year 1, then increases by 10% annually through year 6...

Q: How sensitive is the optimal solution (barrels of each input and

How sensitive is the optimal solution (barrels of each input and output sold and total revenue) to the required quality levels? Answer this by running a two-way SolverTable with these five outputs. Yo...

Q: In Chandler’s blending model, suppose a chemical ingredient called CI is

In Chandler’s blending model, suppose a chemical ingredient called CI is needed by both gasoline and heating oil. At least 3% of every barrel of gasoline must be CI, and at least 5% of every barrel of...

Q: In the current blending model, a barrel of any input results

In the current blending model, a barrel of any input results in a barrel of output. However, in a real blending problem, there can be losses. Suppose a barrel of input results in only a fraction of a...

Q: We warned you about clearing denominators in the quality constraints. This

We warned you about clearing denominators in the quality constraints. This problem illustrates what can happen if you don’t do so. a. Implement the quality constraints as indicated in Inequality (4.3)...

Q: Run a one-way sensitivity analysis on the optimal solution to

Run a one-way sensitivity analysis on the optimal solution to the unit selling price of drug A in the Repco model. If this price is high enough, will Repco start selling drug A in addition to producin...

Q: Suppose there is a fourth drug, drug D, that Repco

Suppose there is a fourth drug, drug D, that Repco can produce and sell. Each unit of drug D requires four labor hours, one unit of drug A, and one unit of drug C to produce, and it sells for $150 per...

Q: We claimed that the Repco model could either constrain the units produced

We claimed that the Repco model could either constrain the units produced to be greater than or equal to the units used by production or constrain the units sold to be nonnegative. Modify the model to...

Q: In a production process model such as Repco’s, certain inputs make

In a production process model such as Repco’s, certain inputs make no sense in the usage table (the range B7:D9 of the model). For example, suppose that, in addition to current usages, each unit of dr...

Q: Suppose, in addition to the shows already listed, General Flakes

Suppose, in addition to the shows already listed, General Flakes wants to open the possibility of purchasing ads on the “Good Morning America” show on ABC. Make up any reasonable input data you need t...

Q: In the Barney-Jones investment model, increase the maximum amount

In the Barney-Jones investment model, increase the maximum amount allowed in any investment to $150,000. Then run a one-way sensitivity analysis to the money market rate on cash. Capture one output va...

Q: Create a one-way data table in the Acron model to

Create a one-way data table in the Acron model to see how the NPV varies with discount rate, which is allowed to vary from 8% to 18% in increments of 0.5%. Explain intuitively why the results go in th...

Q: Modify the Barney-Jones investment model so that a minimum amount

Modify the Barney-Jones investment model so that a minimum amount must be put into any investment, although this minimum can vary by investment. For example, the minimum amount for investment A might...

Q: We claimed that our model for Barney-Jones is generalizable.

We claimed that our model for Barney-Jones is generalizable. Try generalizing it to the case where there are two more potential investments, F and G. Investment F requires a cash outlay in year 2 and...

Q: In the Barney-Jones investment model, we ran investments across

In the Barney-Jones investment model, we ran investments across columns and years down rows. Many financial analysts seem to prefer the opposite. Modify the spreadsheet model so that years go across c...

Q: In the pension fund model, suppose there is an upper limit

In the pension fund model, suppose there is an upper limit of 60 on the number of bonds of any particular type that can be purchased. Modify the model to incorporate this extra constraint and then reo...

Q: In the pension fund model, suppose there is a fourth bond

In the pension fund model, suppose there is a fourth bond, bond 4. Its unit cost in year 1 is $1020, it returns coupons of $70 in years 2 to 5 and a payment of $1070 in year 6. Modify the model to inc...

Q: In the pension fund model, suppose James has been asked to

In the pension fund model, suppose James has been asked to see how the optimal solution changes if the required payments in years 6 to 15 all increase by the same percentage, where this percentage cou...

Q: The pension fund model is streamlined, perhaps too much. It

The pension fund model is streamlined, perhaps too much. It does all of the calculations concerning cash flows in row 20. James decides he would like to break these out into several rows of calculatio...

Q: Suppose the investments in the Barney-Jones model sometimes require cash

Suppose the investments in the Barney-Jones model sometimes require cash outlays in more than one year. For example, a $1 investment in investment B might require $0.25 to be spent in year 1 and $0.75...

Q: In the pension fund model, if the amount of money initially

In the pension fund model, if the amount of money initially is less than the amount found by Solver, then James will not be able to meet all of the pension fund payments. Use the current model to demo...

Q: Suppose that General Flakes decides that it shouldn’t place any more than

Suppose that General Flakes decides that it shouldn’t place any more than 10 ads on any given show. Modify the (original) advertising model appropriately to incorporate this constraint, and then reopt...

Q: The NPV function automatically discounts each of the cash flows and sums

The NPV function automatically discounts each of the cash flows and sums the discounted values. Verify that it does this correctly for Acron’s model by calculating the NPV the long way. That is, disco...

Q: Continuing the previous problem in a slightly different direction, continue to

Continuing the previous problem in a slightly different direction, continue to use the Money_allocated cell as a decision variable cell, and add a constraint that it must be less than or equal to any...

Q: Pine Valley Bank has three branches. You have been asked to

Pine Valley Bank has three branches. You have been asked to evaluate the efficiency of each. The following inputs and outputs are to be used for the study: ■ input 1 5 labor hours used (hundreds per m...

Q: The Salem Board of Education wants to evaluate the efficiency of the

The Salem Board of Education wants to evaluate the efficiency of the town’s four elementary schools. The three outputs of the schools are ■ output 1 5 average reading score ■ output 2 5 average mathem...

Q: You have been asked to evaluate the efficiency of the Port Charles

You have been asked to evaluate the efficiency of the Port Charles Police Department. Three precincts are to be evaluated. The inputs and outputs for each precinct are as follows: ■ input 1 5 number o...

Q: You have been commissioned by Indiana University to evaluate the relative efficiency

You have been commissioned by Indiana University to evaluate the relative efficiency of four degree-granting units: Business, Education, Arts and Sciences, and Health, Physical Education, and Recreati...

Q: A bus company believes that it will need the following numbers of

A bus company believes that it will need the following numbers of bus drivers during each of the next five years: 60 drivers in year 1; 70 drivers in year 2; 50 drivers in year 3; 65 drivers in year 4...

Q: During each four-hour period, the Smalltown police force requires

During each four-hour period, the Smalltown police force requires the following number of on-duty police officers: four from midnight to 4 a.m.; four from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.; seven from 8 a.m. to noon;...

Q: Shoemakers of America forecasts the following demand for the next six months

Shoemakers of America forecasts the following demand for the next six months: 5000 pairs in month 1; 6000 pairs in month 2; 7000 pairs in month 3; 9000 pairs in month 4; 6000 pairs in month 5; 5000 pa...

Q: NewAge Pharmaceuticals produces the drug NasaMist from four chemicals. Today,

NewAge Pharmaceuticals produces the drug NasaMist from four chemicals. Today, the company must produce 5000 pounds of the drug. The three active ingredients in NasaMist are A, B, and C. By weight, at...

Q: You have decided to enter the candy business. You are considering

You have decided to enter the candy business. You are considering producing two types of candies: Slugger candy and Easy Out candy, both of which consist solely of sugar, nuts, and chocolate. At prese...

Q: In a situation such as Acron’s, where a one-time

In a situation such as Acron’s, where a one-time cost is followed by a sequence of cash flows, the internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate that makes the NPV equal to 0. The idea is that if...

Q: In the dual-objective advertising model, we put a budget

In the dual-objective advertising model, we put a budget constraint on the total advertising cost and then maximized the total number of excess exposures. Do it the opposite way, reversing the roles o...

Q: Sunblessed Juice Company sells bags of oranges and cartons of orange juice

Sunblessed Juice Company sells bags of oranges and cartons of orange juice. Sunblessed grades oranges on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent). At present, Sunblessed has 220,000 pounds of grade 6 ora...

Q: A bank is attempting to determine where its assets should be invested

A bank is attempting to determine where its assets should be invested during the current year. At present, $500,000 is available for investment in bonds, home loans, auto loans, and personal loans. Th...

Q: Young MBA Erica Cudahy can invest up to $20,000

Young MBA Erica Cudahy can invest up to $20,000 in stocks and loans. Each dollar invested in stocks yields $0.08 profit, and each dollar invested in a loan yields $0.13 profit. At least 40% of all mon...

Q: A fertilizer company blends silicon and nitrogen to produce two types of

A fertilizer company blends silicon and nitrogen to produce two types of fertilizers. Fertilizer 1 must be at least 40% nitrogen and sells for $70 per pound. Fertilizer 2 must be at least 70% silicon...

Q: A chemical manufacturer uses chemicals 1 and 2 to produce two drugs

A chemical manufacturer uses chemicals 1 and 2 to produce two drugs. Drug 1 must be at least 80% chemical 1, and drug 2 must be at least 50% chemical 2. Up to 70,000 ounces of drug 1 can be sold at $4...

Q: Hiland’s Appliances stocks laptops, TVs, refrigerators, microwave ovens,

Hiland’s Appliances stocks laptops, TVs, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and ranges. These products compete for floor space, tie up different amounts of capital, and have different profit margins. The...

Q: Many Wall Street firms use LP models to select a desirable bond

Many Wall Street firms use LP models to select a desirable bond portfolio. The following is a simplified version of such a model. Solodrex is considering investing in four bonds; $1 million is availa...

Q: A coal company produces coal at three mines and ships it to

A coal company produces coal at three mines and ships it to four customers. The cost per ton of producing coal, the ash and sulfur content (per ton) of the coal, and the production capacity (in tons)...

Q: A furniture company manufactures tables and chairs. A table requires 45

A furniture company manufactures tables and chairs. A table requires 45 board-feet of wood, and a chair requires 20 board-feet of wood. Wood can be purchased at a cost of $1.90 per board-foot, and 25,...

Q: The XNPV function can calculate NPV for any (possibly irregular)

The XNPV function can calculate NPV for any (possibly irregular) series of cash flows. Look this function up in Excel’s online help. Then use it to develop a spreadsheet model that finds the NPV of th...

Q: A chemical company produces three products, A, B, and

A chemical company produces three products, A, B, and C, and can sell these products in unlimited quantities at the following unit prices: A, $10; B, $55; and C, $100. Producing a unit of A requires o...

Q: Suppose there are three objectives, not just two: the total

Suppose there are three objectives, not just two: the total advertising cost, the total number of excess exposures to men, and the total number of excess exposures to women. Continuing the approach su...

Q: Abotte Products produces three products, A, B, and C

Abotte Products produces three products, A, B, and C. The company can sell up to 500 pounds of each product at the following prices (per pound): product A, $10; product B, $15; and product C, $25. Abo...

Q: An investor has $100,000 to invest right now (

An investor has $100,000 to invest right now (the beginning of year 1). The cash flows associated with five available investments are listed in the file. For example, every dollar invested in A in yea...

Q: At the beginning of year 1, you have $100,

At the beginning of year 1, you have $100,000. Investments A and B are available; their cash flows are shown in the file. Assume that any money not invested in A or B earns interest at an annual rate...

Q: You now have $10,000, and the following investment

You now have $10,000, and the following investment plans are available to you during the next three years: ■ Investment A: Every dollar invested now yields $0.10 a year from now and $1.30 three years...

Q: An oil company processes oil into aviation fuel and heating oil.

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All steel manufactured by Allied Steel must meet the following requirements: between 3.2% and 3.5% carbon; between 1.8% and 2.5% silicon; between 0.9% and 1.2% nickel; tensile strength of at least 45,...

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A feed company produces two types of cattle feed, both consisting totally of wheat and alfalfa. Feed 1 must contain at least 75% wheat, and feed 2 must contain at least 65% alfalfa. Feed 1 sells for $...

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Carrington Oil produces gas 1 and gas 2 from two types of crude oil: crude 1 and crude 2. Gas 1 is allowed to contain up to 4% impurities, and gas 2 is allowed to contain up to 3% impurities. Gas 1 se...

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Based on Thomas (1971). A toy company produces toys at two plants and sells them in three regions. The current demands at these regions are given in the file. Each plant can produce up to 4500 units....

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An oil company produces gasoline from five inputs. The cost, density, viscosity, and sulfur content, and the number of barrels available of each input are listed in the file. Gasoline sells for $75 pe...

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AdminaStar processes Medicare claims. At the beginning of month 1 they have a backlog of 40,000 difficult claims and 60,000 easy claims. The predicted claim volume for months 1 through 8 is listed in...

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During the next four quarters, Dorian Auto must meet (on time) the following demands for cars: 4000 in quarter 1; 2000 in quarter 2; 5000 in quarter 3; 1000 in quarter 4. At the beginning of quarter 1...

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has determined that during each of the next 12 months it will need the numbers of supercomputers given in the file. To meet these requirements, the IRS rents superco...

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In the employee scheduling example, suppose that each full-time employee works eight hours per day. Thus, Monday’s requirement of 17 employees can be viewed as a requirement of 8(17) 5 136 hours. The...

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You can calculate the risk index of an investment by taking the absolute values of percentage changes in the value of the investment for each year and averaging them. Suppose you are trying to determi...

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Capsule Drugs manufactures two drugs. The drugs are produced by blending two chemicals. By weight, drug 1 must contain at least 75% chemical 1, and drug 2 must contain at least 45% chemical 1. Drug 1...

Q: Molecular Products produces three chemicals: B, C, and D

Molecular Products produces three chemicals: B, C, and D. The company begins by purchasing chemical A for a cost of $650 per 100 liters. For an additional cost of $320 and the use of three hours of sk...

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Georgia McBeal is trying to save for her retirement. She believes she can earn 10% on average each year on her retirement fund. Assume that at the beginning of each of the next 40 years, Georgia will...

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An automobile manufacturing company has a $500,000 advertising budget. To increase its automobile sales, the company is considering advertising in newspapers and on television. The more the company us...

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Broker Sonya Wong is currently trying to maximize her profit in the bond market. Four bonds are available for purchase and sale at the bid and ask prices shown in the file P04_97.xlsx. Sonya can buy u...

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Budget Auto produces inexpensive cars. Each car is sold for $12,500. The raw material in a car costs $8000. Labor time and robot time are needed to produce cars. A worker can do the needed labor on, a...

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In the original Grand Prix example, the total capacity of the three plants is 1550, well above the total customer demand. Would it help to have 100 more units of capacity at plant 1? What is the most...

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One possible solution method for the machine-to job assignment problem is the following heuristic procedure. Assign the machine to job 1 that completes job 1 quickest. Then assign the machine to job 2...

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Modify the machine-to-job assignment model under the assumption that only three of the four jobs must be completed. In other words, one of the four jobs does not have to be assigned to any machine. Wh...

Q: In the machine-to-job assignment problem, the current

In the machine-to-job assignment problem, the current capacities of the machines are 1, 2, 1, 2, and 1. If you could increase one of these capacities by 1, which would you increase? Why?

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Modify the bus route assignment model, assuming that company 1 decides to place bids on routes 7 and 8 (in addition to its current bids on other routes). The bids on these two routes are $5200 and $33...

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We modeled the bus route assignment problem with the alternative form of the transportation model (as in Figure 5.8). Model it instead with the standard form. Discuss the pros and cons of these two ap...

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A European call option on a stock earns the owner an amount equal to the price at expiration minus the exercise price, if the price of the stock on which the call is written exceeds the exercise price...

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In the optimal solution to the machine-to-job assignment problem, jobs 1 and 2 are both assigned to machine 4. Suppose there is an extra restriction that jobs 1 and 2 must be assigned to different mac...

Q: In the optimal solution to the machine-to-job assignment

In the optimal solution to the machine-to-job assignment problem, jobs 3 and 4 are assigned to different machines. Suppose there is an extra restriction that these jobs must be assigned to the same ma...

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In the optimal solution to the bus route assignment problem, company 2 is assigned to bus routes 6 and 7. Suppose these two routes are far enough apart that it is infeasible for one company to service...

Q: When we (the authors) originally developed the bus route assignment

When we (the authors) originally developed the bus route assignment model, we included an arc capacity constraint: Flow # 1. After giving this further thought, we deleted this constraint as being redu...

Q: Modify the original RedBrand problem so that all flows must be from

Modify the original RedBrand problem so that all flows must be from plants to warehouses and from warehouses to customers. Disallow all other arcs. How much does this restriction cost RedBrand, relati...

Q: The optimal solution to the original Grand Prix problem indicates that with

The optimal solution to the original Grand Prix problem indicates that with a unit shipping cost of $132, the route from plant 3 to region 2 is evidently too expensive—no autos are shipped along this...

Q: In the original RedBrand problem, suppose the plants cannot ship to

In the original RedBrand problem, suppose the plants cannot ship to each other and the customers cannot ship to each other. Modify the model appropriately and reoptimize. How much does the total cost...

Q: In the original RedBrand problem, the costs for shipping from plants

In the original RedBrand problem, the costs for shipping from plants or warehouses to customer 2 were purposely made high so that it would be optimal to ship to customer 1 and then let customer 1 ship...

Q: In the original RedBrand problem, we assume a constant arc capacity

In the original RedBrand problem, we assume a constant arc capacity, the same for all allowable arcs. Modify the model so that each arc has its own arc capacity. You can make up the required arc capac...

Q: Continuing the previous problem, make the problem even more general by

Continuing the previous problem, make the problem even more general by allowing upper bounds (arc capacities) and lower bounds for the flows on the allowable arcs. Some of the upper bounds can be very...

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Repeat parts a–d of the problem 24 for a six-month European put option with exercise price $40. Again, assume a current stock price of $35, a risk-free rate of 5%, and an annual volatility of 40%. Da...

Q: Expand the RedBrand two-product spreadsheet model so that there are

Expand the RedBrand two-product spreadsheet model so that there are now three products competing for the arc capacity. You can make up the required input data.

Q: In the RedBrand two-product problem, we assumed that the

In the RedBrand two-product problem, we assumed that the unit shipping costs are the same for both products. Modify the spreadsheet model so that each product has its own unit shipping costs. You can...

Q: How difficult is it to expand the original RedBrand model? Answer

How difficult is it to expand the original RedBrand model? Answer this by adding a new plant, two new warehouses, and three new customers, and modify the spreadsheet model appropriately. You can make...

Q: In the RedBrand problem with shrinkage, change the assumptions. Now

In the RedBrand problem with shrinkage, change the assumptions. Now instead of assuming that there is some shrinkage at the warehouses, assume that there is shrinkage in delivery along each route. Spe...

Q: Consider a modification of the original RedBrand problem where there are N

Consider a modification of the original RedBrand problem where there are N plants, M warehouses, and L customers. Assume that the only allowable arcs are from plants to warehouses and from warehouses...

Q: Continuing the previous problem, develop and optimize a sample model with

Continuing the previous problem, develop and optimize a sample model with your own choices of N, M, and L that barely stay within Solver’s limit. You can make up any input data. The important point he...

Q: Suppose in the original Grand Prix example that the routes from plant

Suppose in the original Grand Prix example that the routes from plant 2 to region 1 and from plant 3 to region 3 are not allowed. (Perhaps there are no railroad lines for these routes.) How would you...