​Which of the Operations Management Applications Modeled in the Text

question 25

Multiple Choice

​Which of the operations management applications modeled in the text has an objective function that minimizes the sum of manufacturing costs, purchasing costs, and overtime costs?

• A) ​make-or-buy decision
• B) ​blending
• C) ​production scheduling
• D) ​workforce assignment

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Definitions:

Illusory Consideration

An apparent promise or agreement that lacks a real commitment and therefore does not form a binding contract.

Adequacy of Consideration

An evaluation of whether something of legally sufficient value has been given in exchange for a promise or action, as part of a contract.

Fair Market Value

An estimate of the market value of a property, based upon what a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured buyer would probably pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the market.

Unilateral Contract

A type of contract in which only one party makes a promise or undertakes a performance in exchange for an act, rather than a promise, from the other party.