Robert Hope Received a Welcome Surprise in This Management Science

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Essay

Robert Hope received a welcome surprise in this management science class; the instructor has decided to let each person define the percentage contribution to their grade for each of the graded instruments used in the class. These instruments were: homework, an individual project, a mid-term exam, and a final exam. Robert's grades on these instruments were 75, 94, 85, and 92, respectively. However, the instructor complicated Robert's task somewhat by adding the following stipulations:
Formulate an LP model for Robert to maximize his numerical grade.

Discern the extent of liability under the Restatement (Third) of Torts for commercial sellers and distributors.

Grasp the concept of warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Identify the role of statutes of repose in product liability cases.

Understand the implications of modification or misuse of a product on product liability claims.

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Definitions:

Social organizations

Structured groups of people who come together to pursue common interests or fulfill societal functions, such as families, businesses, and governmental bodies.

Openness

The quality of being open and willing to receive new ideas, feedback, or experiences.

Minority

A term used to describe individuals or groups who are part of a smaller segment of the population, distinct from the majority in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, or other characteristics.

Minority status

The condition of being a part of a group that is smaller in number and often experiences differential treatment or discrimination within a larger societal context.