A Large Manufacturing Firm Needs to Increase Production to Meet

question 75

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturing firm needs to increase production to meet a seasonal demand. The demand is not sufficient to justify building new production facilities. Of the following options, which one provides the greatest flexibility and responsiveness to the changing environment?

• A) downsizing.
• B) flextime.
• C) outsourcing.
• D) telecommuting.
• E) automating.

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Definitions:

Decision Variables

The variables in a mathematical model that decision makers will seek to determine or control.

Optimal Values

The most favorable or efficient values that lead to the best outcome in a given situation or model.

Fabrication Labor Constraint

A limitation in the manufacturing process related to the amount of labor available for fabricating products.

Right-hand Sides

In linear programming, these are the values on the right side of the equation, representing the constraints or limits of the resources.