When Future Demand Is Uncertain and Sequential Decisions Are Involved

question 15

Multiple Choice

When future demand is uncertain and sequential decisions are involved in capacity planning, a manager should use a:

• A) waiting line model.
• B) cash flow analysis.
• C) decision tree.
• D) gap analysis.

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