Chapter B: Module B - Linear Programming GRADE
A Q&A
What tool does American Airlines use to schedule flights?
A.
linear programming
B.
queuing analysis
C.
decision trees
D.
simulation - (correct answer)A
Linear programming is a mathematical technique designed to help operations managers
plan and make decisions necessary to allocate
A.
corporate dividends.
B.
resources.
C.
employee bonuses.
D.
, liabilities. - (correct answer)B
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a resource for a firm?
A.
labor
B.
time
C.
machinery
D.
accounts payable - (correct answer)D
Which of the following would likely NOT represent an application of linear programming
in operations management?
A.
allocating space for a tenant mix in a new shopping mall so as to minimize revenues to
the leasing company
B.
allocating police patrol units to high crime areas to minimize response time to 911 calls
C.
scheduling school buses to minimize the total distance traveled when carrying students
D.
A Q&A
What tool does American Airlines use to schedule flights?
A.
linear programming
B.
queuing analysis
C.
decision trees
D.
simulation - (correct answer)A
Linear programming is a mathematical technique designed to help operations managers
plan and make decisions necessary to allocate
A.
corporate dividends.
B.
resources.
C.
employee bonuses.
D.
, liabilities. - (correct answer)B
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a resource for a firm?
A.
labor
B.
time
C.
machinery
D.
accounts payable - (correct answer)D
Which of the following would likely NOT represent an application of linear programming
in operations management?
A.
allocating space for a tenant mix in a new shopping mall so as to minimize revenues to
the leasing company
B.
allocating police patrol units to high crime areas to minimize response time to 911 calls
C.
scheduling school buses to minimize the total distance traveled when carrying students
D.
