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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.
Suggested Answer: C, D, E
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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)
30 comments · newest first
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Carlee
11 months ago
Wait, can LP really help with work schedules? Sounds odd.
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Cyndy
11 months ago
D is a solid choice for LP application.
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Charlene
12 months ago
C? Not sure if LP fits social media planning.
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Rachael
12 months ago
B makes sense too, budgeting is key.
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Jonell
1 year ago
Definitely A and E can use LP!
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Jina
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
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Vilma
2 years ago
B) A financial assistant who needs to create a budget for the manufacturing department
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Yuette
2 years ago
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
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Arletta
2 years ago
A, E, and maybe B. Finance could use it for budgeting, but HR schedules? That's a stretch.
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Krissy
2 years ago
E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
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Edward
2 years ago
B) A financial assistant who needs to create a budget for the manufacturing department
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Erin
2 years ago
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
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Bettina
2 years ago
I believe A, B, D, and E are all valid options
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Lai
2 years ago
I would say A, B, D, and E
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Marti
2 years 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
2 years ago
A, E - Definitely! Operations and logistics are classic use cases for linear programming.
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Lavina
2 years ago
E) The logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes
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Truman
2 years ago
A) An operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture
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Anna
2 years ago
I think A, D, and E
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Antione
2 years ago
A and E