The Operations Manager for the Blue Moon Brewing Co

question 36

Multiple Choice

The operations manager for the Blue Moon Brewing Co.produces two beers: Lite (L) and Dark (D) .Two of his resources are constrained:
Production time,which is limited to 8 hours (480 minutes) per day; and malt extract (one of his ingredients) ,of which he can get only 675 gallons each day.To produce a keg of Lite beer requires 2 minutes of time and 5 gallons of malt extract,while each keg of Dark beer needs 4 minutes of time and 3 gallons of malt extract.Profits for Lite beer are $3.00 per keg,and profits for Dark beer are $2.00 per keg.What is the time constraint?

• A) 2 L + 3 D ≤ 480
• B) 2 L + 4 D ≤ 480
• C) 3 L + 2 D ≤ 480
• D) 4 L + 2 D ≤ 480
• E) 5 L + 3 D ≤ 480

Grasp the significance of corporate responsibility in balancing profit, consumer satisfaction, and societal well-being.

Recognize the legal frameworks, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act, aimed at combating unethical practices in corporations.

Understand the concept and implications of whistle-blowing in the business context.

Recognize the importance of ethical corporate considerations beyond profit.

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