A Decision Maker Who Uses the Maximin Criterion When Solving

question 62

Multiple Choice

A decision maker who uses the maximin criterion when solving a problem under conditions of uncertainty is:

• A)an optimist.
• B)a pessimist.
• C)an economist.
• D)an optometrist.
• E)making a serious mistake;maximin is not appropriate for conditions of uncertainty.

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Definitions:

Product Cost Method

An accounting method that determines the cost to produce a product by summing the costs of raw materials, direct labor, and allocated overhead.

Invested Assets

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Desired Profit

The target amount of profit a company aims to achieve in a specific period, often used in pricing and production planning.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.