You are governor of a state. A very influential political group’s leader comes to meet with you, asking for more money to be spent on shelters for the homeless, on programs to help them get jobs, and on community mental-health programs. You know there is very little money in the state budget to help them with new programs. You also know that come election day you will need the group's help. Should you make a promise to the leader to help or not? Question: Identify whether the scenario poses a problem to solve or a decision to be made. Explain HOW and WHY you came to your answer?

You are governor of a state. A very influential political group’s leader comes to meet with you, asking for more money to be spent on shelters for the homeless, on programs to help them get jobs, and on community mental-health programs. You know there is very little money in the state budget to help them with new programs. You also know that come election day you will need the group's help. Should you make a promise to the leader to help or not? Question: Identify whether the scenario poses a problem to solve or a decision to be made. Explain HOW and WHY you came to your answer?

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter11: Simulation Models

Section: Chapter Questions

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