The President of a Consulting Firm Wants to Minimize the Total

question 14

Multiple Choice

The president of a consulting firm wants to minimize the total number of hours it will take to complete four projects for a new client. Accordingly, she has estimated the time it should take for each of her top consultants-Charlie, Betty, Johnny, and Rick-to complete any of the four projects, as follows:

Assume there must be one-to-one matching between consultants and projects. What is the optimal assignment of consultants to projects?

• A)Charlie to A; Betty to B; Johnny to C; Rick to D
• B)Charlie to D; Betty to C; Johnny to B; Rick to A
• C)Charlie to C; Betty to A; Johnny to D; Rick to B
• D)Charlie to D; Betty to B; Johnny to C; Rick to A
• E)Charlie to D; Betty to A; Johnny to C; Rick to B

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Definitions:

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, standards, laws, or requests made by authority figures or governing bodies.

Adherence

The act of sticking faithfully to a commitment, rule, or instruction.

Commitment

A dedication to a cause, activity, or the fulfillment of a promise or obligation.

Resistance

Involves the act of opposing or standing against changes, proposals, or efforts, often due to discomfort, fear, or dissatisfaction with new ideas.