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CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Linear Programming (LP) can be adopted by many business functions. Who out of the following could use LP modelling? Select ALL that apply.
C) The marketing manager who is deciding how many social media posts to create and D) The HR manager who needs to plan work schedules for the staff and E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
B) A financial assistant who needs to create a budget for the manufacturing department

CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M9 exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 2
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Linear Programming (LP) can be adopted by many business functions. Who out of the following could use LP modelling? Select ALL that apply.

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Suggested Answer: C, D, E

LP is used for quantitative decision-making---finding the best possible outcome using numerical data.

Option C (Marketing Manager)---LP can calculate optimal ad frequency for sales conversion.

Option D (HR Manager)---LP can help in workforce scheduling.

Option E (Logistics Coordinator)---LP can optimise delivery routes for cost efficiency.

Option A and B are incorrect as LP doesn't apply to subjective decisions like product selection or budgeting.

(LO 1.3)


by Arlene at Mar 05, 2025, 08:30 PM

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Carlee
7 months ago
Wait, can LP really help with work schedules? Sounds odd.
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Cyndy
8 months ago
D is a solid choice for LP application.
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Charlene
8 months ago
C? Not sure if LP fits social media planning.
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Rachael
8 months ago
B makes sense too, budgeting is key.
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Jonell
8 months ago
Definitely A and E can use LP!
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Jina
9 months ago
I feel like budgeting might not be the best use of LP, but I could see it being useful for the operations director and logistics coordinator.
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Aretha
9 months ago
The logistics coordinator seems like a clear choice for LP, but I’m not convinced about the marketing manager.
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Joseph
9 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed how LP can help with scheduling, so the HR manager might be a good fit too.
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Ayesha
9 months ago
I think the operations director definitely needs LP for choosing between products, but I'm not sure about the financial assistant.
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Nieves
9 months ago
The options cover a range of business functions, so I'll need to think about how LP modeling could be used to optimize decisions in each case. Shouldn't be too difficult if I stay focused.
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Amber
9 months ago
This is a good test of my understanding of LP and its potential uses across different business areas. I'll make sure to read each option closely and apply my knowledge.
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Sheridan
9 months ago
Okay, I see the operations director, financial assistant, HR manager, and logistics coordinator as clear applications of LP. Time to carefully consider each option and select the right ones.
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Felicia
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the marketing manager and social media posts. Does LP really apply to that kind of decision-making? I'll have to think that one through.
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Raul
9 months ago
This looks like a straightforward LP question. I'll focus on identifying the key business functions that could use LP modeling to optimize their decisions.
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Aliza
1 year ago
This is a no-brainer. A, E, and of course B. The marketing manager should stick to their strengths - like coming up with catchy hashtags.
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Judy
1 year ago
E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
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Vilma
1 year ago
B) A financial assistant who needs to create a budget for the manufacturing department
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Yuette
1 year ago
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
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Arletta
1 year ago
A, E, and maybe B. Finance could use it for budgeting, but HR schedules? That's a stretch.
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Krissy
1 year ago
E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
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Edward
1 year ago
B) A financial assistant who needs to create a budget for the manufacturing department
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Erin
1 year ago
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
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Bettina
1 year ago
I believe A, B, D, and E are all valid options
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Lai
1 year ago
I would say A, B, D, and E
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Marti
1 year ago
I don't know about C. Social media posts don't seem like a linear programming problem to me.
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Thaddeus
1 year ago
A, E - Definitely! Operations and logistics are classic use cases for linear programming.
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Lavina
1 year ago
E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
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Truman
1 year ago
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
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Anna
1 year ago
I think A, D, and E
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Antione
1 year ago
A and E
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