he multiechelon inventory model in Example 17.9 requires about 595 itemsof on-hand or pipeline inventory, on average, to satisfy the fill rate constraint, even though the mean total demand per week is only 450. See how thischanges as the amount of uncertainty decreases. Specifically, make thestandard deviations of demand smaller and then run RISKOptimizer (withexactly the same settings). You can make the standard deviations as small asyou like. Does the mean total system inventory get closer to 450

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Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

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