Restaurants use linear programming for menu planning. It uses basic algebra to optimize meal production and thereby increase restaurant profits. Linear algebra reflects a direct relationship between ...

The Academy of Management (the Academy; AOM) is a leading professional association for scholars dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about management and organizations. The Academy's ...

Employer-union agreements frequently specify that all workers will have an equal opportunity for overtime employment. Such an agreement is difficult to control when the work force includes a large ...