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and a communicating device. Spreadsheets incorporate

the best of both characteristics by allowing managers

to determine and communicate the optimal course

of action.$\text{'}$ Discuss this statement and explain why

computer spreadsheets are a popular means for

expressing and analyzing economic relations.

$13000$ jobs, close a major assembly plant and reduce

production at other plants as part of a restructuring

effort designed to restore profitability at the auto maker

by $2008.$ Its German parent, DaimlerChrysler, said it

is looking into further strategic options with partners

to optimize and accelerate the plan as it seeks the

best solutions for its struggling US unit. Does this

decision reflect an application of the global or partial

optimization concept? Explain.