Synthesis (Communicates a cohesive conclusion) (g) Using at least 2 complete sentences, summarize the findings of the polynomial function , supporting your answer with the information found in parts (a) – (f).

Analysis (Identifies, interprets, and summarizes the issue or problem) (a) List each zero and describe its behavior. Then use that behavior to determine the multiplicity of each zero. Explain your reasoning for choosing each multiplicity. How to present your answer for each zero: For every zero, include the following four parts: Zero: State the x‑value of the zero. Behavior: Describe whether the graph touches the x‑axis or crosses the x‑axis at that zero. Multiplicity: State the multiplicity based on the graph’s behavior. Reasoning: Explain why the behavior tells you that multiplicity. Example Format: Zero: x = 50 Behavior: touch or cross Multiplicity: (indicate the multiplicity) Reasoning: Explain how the behavior helped you determine the multiplicity.

Evaluation (Uses relevant arguments to support a conclusion) (e) Use the fact that

Which of these is not a good approach to resolve a process bottleneck? 

In preparation for this exam, and during this exam, I attest that I adhered to the following principles of Integrity outlined in the Carlson School of Management Honor Code: Act honestly and ethically both inside and outside of the classroom.  Avoid scholastic dishonesty of any type, including plagiarizing, cheating on assignments or examinations, falsifying data, misrepresenting your grades, credentials, or purpose, and other academic misconduct. Further, during this exam, I attest that I did not use any resources disallowed by the instructor or that any reasonable person would deem unfair (e.g., search engines such as Google, AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or assistance from other students).

Which of the following is true about modular product design?

Swanky Hotel Revisited The Swanky Hotel has made several updates to its process. Below are the key changes, with previous data included in parentheses for reference: Room Service Manager: The online system has been upgraded with new iPad menus, reducing the processing time to 1.5 minutes (previously 2 minutes). Cooks: The hotel has increased the number of cooks from four to five. A chef takes 16 minutes to work on an order on average. A chef handles the cooking of an order from start to finish.  Bartender: A new bartender has been hired with a wider expertise in cocktails. The new average time to make a drink is 5 minutes (previously 3 minutes). The bartender receives drink orders at the same time as the cooks. Additionally, now 90% of orders include a beverage (previously, only 80% of orders required a drink). Servers: An additional server has been hired, increasing the team from six to seven servers. However, due to an out-of-service elevator, the average time to deliver room service has increased. Now, a server takes 25 min (previously 20 minutes ) to deliver the order on average.    Hint: when thinking of an operation where multiple staff members are available to work (e.g., Cooks or Servers), the hourly capacity is generally equal to the Number of orders per hour per staff member multiplied by the number of staff members available for the operation.    Use the updated data to answer the following three questions.

What are the 3Ps of sustainable operations?

A tech billionaire is interested in building a one-of-a-kind (i.e., unique) facility for their company’s new headquarters. What process-order fulfillment combination is best suited for this work?

Based on demand volatility, if the company now wants to maintain a safety stock (i.e., buffer) of containers. Specifically, the company wants to keep 20% more containers than actually needed. How many containers will the company have? (Round up your answer to the next highest whole number if your answer is a fraction).