TEST BANK Quantitative Analysis for Management, 14th Edition by Barry Render , All 15 Chapters Covered

TEST BANK
Quantitative Analysis for Management, 14th Edition
by Barry Render , All 15 Chapters Covered




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, TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Quantitative Analysis

2. Probability Concepts and Applications

3. Decision Analysis

4. Regression Models

5. Forecasting

6. Inventory Control Models

7. Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods

8. Linear Programming Applications

9. Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models

10. Integer Programming, Goal Programming, and Nonlinear Programming

11. Project Management

12. Waiting Lines and Queuing Theory Models

13. Simulation Modeling

14. Markov Analysis

15. Statistical Quality Control




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,Quantitative Analysis for Management, 14e (Render)
Chapter 1Introduction to Quantitative Analysis

15.1 True/False
1) Interviews, statistical sampling, and company reports provide input data for quantitative
analysis models.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: Moderate
Topic: THE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS APPROACH
LO: 1.3: Describe the use of modeling in quantitative analysis.
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Classification: Concept

2) In the early 1900s, Frederick Winslow Taylor pioneered the principles of the scientific
approach to management.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: Moderate
Topic: WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS?
LO: 1.1: Describe the quantitative analysis approach and understand how to apply it to a real
situation.
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Classification: Concept

3) Managers do not need to be familiar with the limitations, assumptions, and/or specific
applicability of the quantitative analysis technique to use it for accurate decision making.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: Moderate
Topic: INTRODUCTION
LO: 1.6: Recognize possible problems in using quantitative analysis.
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Classification: Concept

4) During World War II, many new scientific and quantitative techniques were developed to
assist the military, and these developments were so successful that many companies started using
similar techniques in managerial decision making and planning after the war.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: Moderate
Topic: WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS?
LO: 1.1: Describe the quantitative analysis approach and understand how to apply it to a real
situation.
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Classification: Concept




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