Linear Programming from a Broader Perspective

1. Does management generally get heavily involved with the technical details of a linear programming study?
2. What is the purpose of studying the graphical method for solving problems with two decision variables when essentially all real linear programming problems have more than two?
3. List the things that an enlightened manager should know about linear programming.
4. Build your own linear program model - think about an area from a personal or work perspective. Show your example by one of the approaches (i.e., Spreadsheet Model, Algebraically, Graphically, Excel's Solver and Analytic Solver) along with an explanation.
5. Which method (approach) do you prefer and why?