The Operations Manager for a Local Bus Company Wants to Decide

question 106

Multiple Choice

The operations manager for a local bus company wants to decide whether he should purchase a small, medium, or large new bus for his company. He estimates that the annual profits (in $000) will vary depending upon whether passenger demand is low, medium, or high, as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Bus } & { \text { DEMAND } } \\\hline & \text { LOW } & \text { MEDIUM } & \text { HIGH } \\ \hline \text { Small } & 50 & 60 & 70 \\\hline \text { Medium } & 40 & 80 & 90 \\\hline \text { Large } & 20 & 50 & 120 \\\hline\end{array}$$ If he uses the minimax regret criterion, which size bus will he decide to purchase?

• A) small
• B) medium
• C) large
• D) either small or medium
• E) either medium or large

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Definitions:

Profits

The profit made when the money earned from business operations is more than the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to maintain the operations.

Open Book Management

Practice of sharing financial information with employees and teaching them how to understand and use financial statements.

Financial Information

Data regarding the financial performance and position of an individual or entity, including statements, reports, budgets, and financial indicators.

Online Retail

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