A Small Parts Manufacturer Has Just Engineered a New Product

question 63

Multiple Choice

A small parts manufacturer has just engineered a new product for the automotive industry. In order to produce the part the company can expand existing facilities, acquire a competitor, or subcontract production. The company believes the product will either experience high market demand or low market demand. The following payoff table describes the company's decision situation: The best decision for the manufacturer using the maximin decision criterion is to

• A) expand facilities.
• B) acquire competitor.
• C) subcontract production.
• D) select high demand.

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