Question 1

The expected value of perfect information (EVPI) is the

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A)  payoff for a decision made under perfect information. 
B)  payoff under minimum risk. 
C)  average expected payoff. 
D)  difference between the payoff under perfect information and the payoff under risk. 
E)  payoff for a decision made under maximum risk. 
A)  payoff for a decision made under perfect information. 
B)  payoff under minimum risk. 
C)  average expected payoff. 
D)  difference between the payoff under perfect information and the payoff under risk. 
E)  payoff for a decision made under maximum risk.

Question 2

A toy manufacturer makes stuffed kittens and puppies which have relatively lifelike motions. There are three different mechanisms which can be installed in these "pets." These toys will sell for the same price regardless of the mechanism installed, but each mechanism has its own variable cost and setup cost. Profit, therefore, is dependent upon the choice of mechanism and upon the level of demand. The manufacturer has in hand a forecast of demand that suggests a 0.2 probability of light demand, a 0.45 probability of moderate demand, and a probability of 0.35 of heavy demand. Payoffs for each mechanism-demand combination appear in the table below.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Demand } & \text { Wind-up action } & \text { Pneumatic action } & \text { Electronic action } \
\hline \text { Light } & \$ 250,000 & \$ 90,000 & - \$ 100,000 \
\hline \text { Moderate } & 400,000 & 440,000 & 400,000 \
\hline \text { Heavy } & 650,000 & 740,000 & 780,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Construct the appropriate decision tree to analyse this problem. Use standard symbols for the tree. Analyse the tree to select the optimal decision for the manufacturer.

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@#IMG-DLM& The best

Question 3

There are three equally likely states of nature (High, Medium, and Low demand). If the large factory will post profits of $80,000, $65,000, and - $25,000 under these states of nature, respectively, what is the EMV of the factory?

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The answer of There are three equally likely states of...

Question 4

The maximin criterion is pessimistic, while the maximax criterion is optimistic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) ________ is a graphical means of analyzing decision alternatives and states of nature.

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The answer of A(n) ________ is a graphical means of...

Question 6

A state of nature is an occurrence of a situation over which the decision maker has little or no control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a decision tree, the expected monetary values are computed by working from right to left.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Steve Gentry, the operations manager of Baja Fabricators, wants to purchase a new profiling machine (it cuts compound angles on the ends of large structural pipes used in the fabrication yard). However, because the price of crude oil is depressed, the market for such equipment is down. Steve believes that the market will improve in the near future and that the company should expand its capacity. The table below displays the three equipment options he is currently considering, and the profit he expects each one to yield over a two-year period. The consensus forecast at Baja is that there is about a 30% probability that the market will pick up "soon" (within 3 to 6 months) and a 70% probability that the improvement will come "later" (in 9 to 12 months, perhaps longer).
Profit from Capacity Investment (in Dollars)
 $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Equipment Option }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Market picks up } \
\text { "soon" } p = 0.30
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Market picks up } \
\text { "later" } p = 0.70
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Manual Machine } & - 120000 & 210000 \
\hline \text { NC Machine } & 140000 & 160000 \
\hline \text { CNC Machine } & 200000 & - 200000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ a. Calculate the expected monetary value of each decision alternative.
b. Which equipment option should Steve take?

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(a) The expected monetary valu

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered a step in the decision-making process?

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A)  Clearly identify the problem. 
B)  Select the best alternative. 
C)  Develop objectives. 
D)  Evaluate alternatives. 
E)  Minimize costs whenever possible. 
A)  Clearly identify the problem. 
B)  Select the best alternative. 
C)  Develop objectives. 
D)  Evaluate alternatives. 
E)  Minimize costs whenever possible.

Question 10

A tabular presentation that shows the outcome for each decision alternative under the various possible states of nature is called a(n)

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A)  isoquant table. 
B)  payback period matrix. 
C)  payoff table. 
D)  feasible region. 
E)  decision tree. 
A)  isoquant table. 
B)  payback period matrix. 
C)  payoff table. 
D)  feasible region. 
E)  decision tree.

Question 11

What is a conditional value?

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It is an outcome of

Question 12

The last step in the analytic decision process clearly defines the problem and the factors that influence it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A retailer is deciding how many of a certain product to stock. The historical probability distribution of sales for this product is 0 units, 0.2; 1 unit, 0.3; 2 units, 0.4, and 3 units, 0.1. The product costs $8 per unit and sells for $25 per unit. The conditional value for the decision alternative "Stock 3" and state of nature "Sell 1" is

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A)  1.4 units. 
B)  $1 profit. 
C)  $25 profit. 
D)  $-8 profit. 
E)  25 units. 
A)  1.4 units. 
B)  $1 profit. 
C)  $25 profit. 
D)  $-8 profit. 
E)  25 units.

Question 14

In the context of decision-making, define state of nature.

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A state of nature is an occurr

Question 15

A(n) ________ is an occurrence or situation over which the decision maker has little or no control.

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The answer of A(n) ________ is an occurrence or situation...

Question 16

A retailer is deciding how many of a certain product to stock. The historical probability distribution of sales for this product is 0 units, 0.2; 1 unit, 0.3; 2 units, 0.4, and 3 units, 0.1. The product costs $8 per unit and sells for $25 per unit. The largest conditional value (profit) in the entire payoff table for this scenario is

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A)  $-24 profit. 
B)  $-8 profit. 
C)  $17 profit. 
D)  $51 profit. 
E)  $75 profit. 
A)  $-24 profit. 
B)  $-8 profit. 
C)  $17 profit. 
D)  $51 profit. 
E)  $75 profit.

Question 17

Describe the meaning of EVPI. Provide an example in which EVPI can help a manager.

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EVPI is defined as the expected value of

Question 18

The construction manager for Acme Construction, Inc. must decide whether to build single family homes, apartments, or condominiums. This is not a product-mix problem, but an all-or nothing decision. He will hire workers and rent equipment appropriate for one action only. He estimates annual profits (in thousands of dollars) will vary with population trends as follows:
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Dwelling type } & \text { Population steady } & \text { Population grows slowly} & \text { Population grows rapidly} \
\hline \text { Single family } & \$ 100 & \$ 90 &\$ 70\
\hline \text { Apartments } & 50 & 170 & 90  \
\hline \text { Condominiums } & - 20 & 100 &220 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ a. If he uses the maximin criterion, which type of dwellings will he choose to build? Show your supporting calculations.
b. If he uses the equally likely criterion, which kind of dwellings will he choose to build? Show your supporting calculations.
c. If the construction manager were an optimist, what criterion would he choose? What would be the choice of dwelling for that criterion? Show your supporting calculations.

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(a) The pessimistic maximin criterion as

Question 19

Doing nothing would yield how much profit if favorable market conditions prevail according to the following decision table?
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Alternative } & \text { Favorable market } & \text { Unfavorable Market } \
\hline \text { Do Nothing } & \$ 31,000 & - \$ 17,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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The answer of Doing nothing would yield how much profit...

Question 20

The outcome of an alternative/state of nature combination is a(n)

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A)  price. 
B)  conditional value. 
C)  expected value. 
D)  conditional probability. 
E)  maximum value. 
A)  price. 
B)  conditional value. 
C)  expected value. 
D)  conditional probability. 
E)  maximum value.

Exam 18: Decision-Making Tools

The expected value of perfect information (EVPI) is the

There are three equally likely states of nature (High, Medium, and Low demand). If the large factory will post profits of $80,000, $65,000, and - $25,000 under these states of nature, respectively, what is the EMV of the factory?

The maximin criterion is pessimistic, while the maximax criterion is optimistic.

A(n) ________ is a graphical means of analyzing decision alternatives and states of nature.

A state of nature is an occurrence of a situation over which the decision maker has little or no control.

In a decision tree, the expected monetary values are computed by working from right to left.

Which of the following is not considered a step in the decision-making process?

A tabular presentation that shows the outcome for each decision alternative under the various possible states of nature is called a(n)

What is a conditional value?

The last step in the analytic decision process clearly defines the problem and the factors that influence it.

In the context of decision-making, define state of nature.

A(n) ________ is an occurrence or situation over which the decision maker has little or no control.

Describe the meaning of EVPI. Provide an example in which EVPI can help a manager.

Doing nothing would yield how much profit if favorable market conditions prevail according to the following decision table? Alternative Favorable market Unfavorable Market Do Nothing \ 31,000 -\ 17,000

The outcome of an alternative/state of nature combination is a(n)

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