In the example problem solution for this chapter on page 210, a textbook company was attempting to determine how many sales representatives to assign to each of two new regions. The company has now decided that if any sales representatives are assigned to region 1, a sales office must be established there, at an annual cost of $18,000. This altered problem is an example of a type of integer programming problem known as a "fixed charge" problem.

a. Reformulate the integer programming model to reflect this new condition.
b. Solve this new problem by using the computer.

Case in point 2.4 attaway airlines, part two back at attaway airlines, the morning meeting ended with no agreement between dan esposito and molly kinnon. in fact, a new issue arose. molly now says that the new accounting system is entitled to the highest priority because the federal government soon will require the reporting of certain types of company-paid health insurance premiums. because the current system will not handle this report, she insists that the entire accounting system is a nondiscretionary project. as you might expect, dan is upset. can part of a project be nondiscretionary? what issues need to be discussed? the committee meets again tomorrow, and the members will look to you, as the it director, for guidance.

Sanibel autos inc. merged with its competitor vroom autos inc. this allowed sanibel autos to use its technological competencies along with vroom autos' marketing capabilities to capture a larger market share than what the two entities individually held. what type of integration does this scenario best illustrate? a. vertical b. technological c. horizontal d. perfect

One of the benefits of a well designed ergonomic work environment is low operating costs is true or false