Description : ......................... deals with making sound decisions under conditions of certainty, risk and uncertainty. a. Game theory b. Network analysis c. Decision theory d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Decision theory
Description : Diversification into many unrelated areas is an example of: A. Risk management B. Good management C. Uncertainty reduction D. Sustainability
Last Answer : Uncertainty reduction
Description : Maximization assignment problem is transformed into a minimization problem by a. Adding each entry in a column from the maximization value in that column b. Subtracting each entry in a column from the maximum ... entry in a column from the maximum value in that table d. Any one of the above
Last Answer : c. Subtracting each entry in a column from the maximum value in that table
Description : The given maximization assignment problem can be converted into a minimization problem by (A) subtracting each entry in a column from the maximum value in that column. (B) subtracting each entry in the table ... value in that column. (D) adding maximum value of the table to each entry in the table.
Last Answer : (B) subtracting each entry in the table from the maximum value in that table.
Description : Which statute governs external commercial borrowing? e) Foreign Exchange Maximization Act, 1972 f) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 g) Foreign Exchange Minimization Act, 2004 h) Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1972
Last Answer : f) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Description : If no. of rows are not equal to number of columns and the matrix elements are profit elements then the problem is: a. Balanced and Maximization Transportation problem b. ... Transportation problem c. Balanced and Maximization Assignment problem d. Unbalanced and Maximization Assignment problem
Last Answer : a. Balanced and Maximization Transportation problem
Description : For maximization in assignment problem, the objective is to maximize the a. Profit b. Optimization c. Cost d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Profit
Description : If in an assignment problem, number of rows is not equal to number of columns then a. Maximization problem b. Problem is unbalanced c. Problem is degenerate d. Optimum solution is not possible
Last Answer : c. Problem is degenerate
Description : If profit, sales, production, etc is given then it is _________ a. Balanced problem b. Unbalanced problem c. Maximization problem d. Minimization problem
Last Answer : c. Maximization problem
Description : If cost, time, etc is given, then it is ________ a. Balanced problem b. Unbalanced problem c. Maximization problem d. Minimization problem
Last Answer : d. Minimization problem
Description : Maximization problem, then convert into minimization table through _________ a. Row minimization b. Column minimization c. Regret matrix d. Profit matrix
Last Answer : c. Regret matrix
Description : 35. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the L P model a. Alternative courses of actions b. An objective function of maximization type c. Limited amount of resources d. Non-negativity condition on the value of decision variable
Last Answer : b. An objective function of maximization type
Description : 34. Maximization of objective function in an L P model means a. Value occurs at allowable set of decisions b. Highest value is chosen among allowable decisions c. Neither of above d. Both a & b
Last Answer : a. Value occurs at allowable set of decision
Description : What are the different techniques used to offset risk and uncertainty in decision making?
Last Answer : Decision tree analysis, Simulation, Game theory, Probabilistic models
Description : Distinguish between decision under risk and uncertainty?
Last Answer : Making decision for the unknown state is decision under uncertainty Making decisions without considering the consequence is decision under risk.
Description : A situation in which one of two or more risk events will follow an act, but the precise nature of these events may not be known and the probabilities of their occurring cannot be objectively assigned, is ... 1. certainty 2. uncertainty 3. risk 4. risk adversity 5. None of the above.
Last Answer : 2. uncertainty
Description : Globalization can create problems for business because: A. It can result in more competition. B. It reduced vulnerability to political risk and uncertainty when operating abroad. C. It means that they can increase prices. D. All the options given are correct.
Last Answer : All the options given are correct.
Description : Globalization is beneficial for firms because: A. It protects them against foreign competition. B. It cushions them from the effects of events in other countries. C. It opens up new market opportunities. D. It increases the risk and uncertainty of operating in a globalizing world economy.
Last Answer : It opens up new market opportunities.
Description : An ________relieves the company of the risk and uncertainty of marketing the securities. a. Underwriter b. Shareholder c. Banker
Last Answer : a. Underwriter
Description : ------------ is a condition in which the decision maker chooses a course of action without complete knowledge of the consequences that will follow implementation. (a) Risk ; (b) Uncertainty ; (c) Ambiguity ; (d) Accuracy
Last Answer : (b) Uncertainty ;
Description : Which of the following best expresses the difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions? (a) Occur under certainty or risk; occur under uncertainty or ambiguity (b) Made by managers ... rules cannot be developed (d) Have computer routines developed for them; are not computerized
Last Answer : (c) Handled with decision rules; decision rules cannot be developed
Description : If a manager at Wipro wants to award a contract for printing the company's promotional literature and has obtained quotations from several printers, the manager can select a printer and know with ______ what the printing should cost. (a) Ambiguity ; (b) Risk ; (c) Uncertainty ; (d) Certainty
Last Answer : (d) Certainty
Description : The object of portfolio is to reduce ……by diversification A . Return B. Risk C. Uncertainty D. Percentage
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Bohr's theory of fixed orbits contradicts (a) Coulomb's law (b) Planck's theory (c) de Broglie relation (d) Uncertainty principle
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Which is true for Decision theory? a) Decision Theory = Probability theory + utility theory b) Decision Theory = Inference theory + utility theory c) Decision Theory = Uncertainty + utility theory d) Decision Theory = Probability theory + preference
Last Answer : c) Decision Theory = Uncertainty + utility theory
Description : “Any asset capable of serving as a temporary abode of purchasing power is money.” This definition of money is given by (a) Milton Friedman (b) Gurley and Shaw (c) Francis Walker (d) Crowther
Last Answer : (a) Milton Friedman
Description : Has anyone experienced a very slow, sluggish iPhone after doing the new 4.0 update?
Last Answer : My friend with a 3G claims that iOS4 slowed his phone to a crawl. I have the 3Gs, and haven’t seen any similar problems.
Description : Is someone downloading huge files, eating up bandwidth, and making my internet connection sluggish?
Last Answer : Sounds like a case of leech. Is your modem encrypted?
Description : clear a sluggish drain
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : How vivacious person is probably very sluggish and slow?
Last Answer : yes
Description : If I have a cough, sore throat, and feel sluggish, do I have the flu?
Last Answer : If you are nauseous and have an upset stomach on top of the symptoms you already mentioned, you most likely have the flu. If not, you probably just have a severe cold.
Description : In myasthenia gravis: a. the vertical muscles of the eye are more commonly involved than the horizontal muscles b. the pupil reaction to light is sluggish c. absent antibody to acetylcholine receptors exclude the diagnosis d. Cogan's twitch refers to involuntary twitching of the orbicularis
Last Answer : the vertical muscles of the eye are more commonly involved than the horizontal muscles
Description : When larger particles e.g., grains are subjected to fluidisation, the corresponding bed produced is termed as the __________ bed. (A) Spouted (B) Sluggish (C) Boiling (D) Teeter
Last Answer : (A) Spouted
Description : When bowel sounds are heard about every 15 seconds, the nurse would record that the bowel sounds are a) normal. Normal bowel sounds are heard every 5-20 seconds. b) hypoactive. Hypoactive bowel sounds ... absent. The nurse records that bowel sounds are absent when no sound is heard in 3-5 minutes.
Last Answer : a) normal. Normal bowel sounds are heard every 5-20 seconds.
Description : A 3-year-old child was given one tablet three times a day to control loose motions. The diarrhoea stopped but next day the child was brought in a toxic condition with abdominal ... drug could have caused this condition: A. Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline B. Furazolidone C. Loperamide D. Metronidazole
Last Answer : C. Loperamide
Description : If the conservative right is racist, misogynistic, homophobic, authoritarian, and xenophobic, what spin would you make that the liberal left is not debased, lackadaisical, lewd, hedonistic, self-serving, and anarchistic?
Last Answer : Elitist….Educated.
Description : Are House Republicans acting like self serving stupid idiots?
Last Answer : answer:You need to fix your link. Anyway as I stated before, Republicans need to reboot. The GOP equivalent tends to be a good party whenever they start all over
Description : When you get fired from your job and you determine it is because your boss dislikes you, you are most likely exhibiting? a) Self-promotion b) Fundamental attribution error c) Over-attribution d) Self-serving bias
Last Answer : d) Self-serving bias
Description : Which is the most essential function of an entrepreneur? (1) Supervision (2) Management (3) Marketing (4) Risk bearing
Last Answer : (4) Risk bearing Explanation: An entrepreneur performs a series of functions necessary right from the genesis of an idea up to the establishment and effective operation of an enterprise. The ... insurable and incalculable. In simple terms such risks are known as uncertainty concerning a loss.
Description : Which is the most essential function of an entrepreneur ? (1) Supervision (2) Management (3) Marketing (4) Risk bearing
Last Answer : Risk bearing
Description : A successor auditor most likely would make specific inquiries of the predecessor auditor regarding a. Specialized accounting principles of the client's industry. b. Disagreements with management as to ... the client's internal audit staff. d. The uncertainty inherent in applying sampling procedures.
Last Answer : Disagreements with management as to auditing procedures
Description : Strategic Management is an attempt to organize qualitative and quantitative information in a way that allows effective decisions to be made under conditions of uncertainty
Last Answer : True
Description : What condition might profit maximization not lead to shareholder wealth maximization?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : If perfectly competitive markets, the profit maximization rule can be represented by: A. Mr = ATC B. P= MC C. P= ATC D. P = AC
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : What metric should be used by an app developer to measure the maximization of Ad Revenue on his app? A. eCOM B. eCPA C. eCPI D. None of the above
Last Answer : B. eCPA
Description : What is the m What is the major differe ajor difference in focus bet nce in focus between locat ween location decision ion decisions in the service sect s in the service sector and in or and ... minimization d)The focus in manufacturing is on raw materials, while the focus in service is on labour
Last Answer : c)The focus in service is revenue maximization, while the focus in manufacturing is cost minimization
Description : Malthusian theory of population explored the relationship between - (1) food supply and technology (2) food supply and population growth (3) population growth and development (4) optimum growth and resources
Last Answer : (2) food supply and population growth Explanation: According to Malthusian theory of population, population increases in a geometrical ratio, whereas food supply increases in an arithmetic ratio. This ... by natural occurrences such as disease, high infant mortality, famine, war or moral restraint.
Description : -The theory of stages of growth is associated with (a) Simon Kuznets (b) W.W. Rostow (c) Paul Samuelson (d) Colin Clark
Last Answer : (b) W.W. Rostow
Description : Unbalanced Theory of Growth was propounded by (a) Singer (b) Hirschman (c) W.W. Rostow (d) Kindleberger
Last Answer : (b) Hirschman