In Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, a Pessimistic Approach Is the __________

question 102

Multiple Choice

In decision-making under uncertainty, a pessimistic approach is the __________.

• A)maximin criterion
• B)maximax criterion
• C)Hurwicz criterion
• D)minimax regret strategy
• E)maximin regret strategy

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The method used by a company to identify the pricing and production quantities that maximize its profits.

Price

Price is the amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by factors like supply, demand, and production costs.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or goal of a company to achieve the highest possible profits by adjusting production levels, pricing, and other operational variables.

Loss-Minimizing

A strategy aimed at reducing the impact of losses in operations, finance, or investment, usually by identifying and mitigating risk factors.