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OPERJ\TIONS RESEARCH

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Total Marks: 100
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~) Explain why most Operations Research tools are not being u1e~ by ~ecision ~akers in Zimbabwe
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b) The main production line in your organization is producing below it~ rated capacity and this has
be~11 happeni.ng for two we~ks. You are tasked to investigate t is pro~tm and suggest.a solution.
'- Explain what techniques you would use to complete {he first hase of Operations Research
Problem Solving. i.e Problem Recognition and Definition. (4]
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iii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the In ·i :disiirinary~
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,...b) Discuss how neural networks are used as an pperations Hes_atch ·hod. W (5) "

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a) An orga nisation makes two types of study desks namely, t1and, !r ~ and Qeluxe. T e cost of labour
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b) U~e ~h~ Simplex Method to solve t11 follo~ ing problem. [10]
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Your company is considering ~~ether-i hou/d ender for two contracts (MSl and MS2) on offer from a
Government Department for th~ suppl~ of ce~ in components. The company has three options
• Tender for MSl only; or

• Tender for MS2 only; or

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or e ac 1 contract, possible tender prices have been determine . In a
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ii. What do you suggest the company should do and wny? 'I
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