PART A: 400-500 WORDS

The 100% rule is used in decision modeling to determine whether or not a change in project constraints or variables will affect the outcome of a decision. Under the 100% rule, any combination changes can occur without a change in the solution, as long as the total percentage deviation from the coordinate extremes does not exceed 100%.

Large companies are constantly making changes to projects and frequently use the 100% rule to compare simultaneous changes and how they will impact the bottom line. Now, take into account a small company with less than 50 employees, and describe how a smaller organization could benefit from utilizing the 100% rule.

1. Describe how a smaller company could benefit from utilizing the 100% rule.

2. In your opinion, would it be effective for smaller organizations to utilize this rule?

3. Can the coefficient of a decision making variable change while the optimal point remains the same?

4. Does the feasible region change?

5. Can RHS value of a constraint be changed?

6. Does the feasible region change?

7. Can OFC values be changed?

PART B: 200-300 words

Designing Research

Discuss the following:

1. Discuss your selected research design for the project.

2. What research methods are you considering?

3. How will you collect data?