The Values in the C_j − Z_j , or Net

question 28

Multiple Choice

The values in the c_j − z_j , or net evaluation, row indicate

• A) the value of the objective function.
• B) the decrease in value of the objective function that will result if one unit of the variable corresponding to the jth column of the A matrix is brought into the basis.
• C) the net change in the value of the objective function that will result if one unit of the variable corresponding to the jth column of the A matrix is brought into the basis.
• D) the values of the decision variables.

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Definitions:

Five Forces Model

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