Lee and Cody Are Playing a Game in Which Lee

question 104

Multiple Choice

Lee and Cody are playing a game in which Lee has the first move at A in the decision tree shown below. Once Lee has chosen either aggression or cooperation, Cody, who can see what Lee has chosen, must choose either aggression or cooperation at B or C. Both players know the payoffs at the end of each branch. Suppose Cody tells Lee that if Lee chooses aggression, then Cody will also choose aggression, and if Lee chooses cooperation, then Cody will also choose cooperation. Cody's statement is:

• A)a commitment device.
• B)not credible.
• C)a description of the two equilibria in this game.
• D)credible.

Apply decision tree analysis to supply chain management decisions.

Evaluate the impact of economic factors such as exchange rates and inflation on global supply chains.

Assess how flexibility in supply chain design can mitigate risks associated with uncertainty in demand and economic factors.

Determine the effect of demand and price uncertainty on warehousing and transportation strategies.

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