9. In each of the following cases, explain whether you think the situation is efficient or not. If it is not efficient, why not? What actions would make the situation efficient?
a. Electricity is included in the rent at your dorm. Some residents
in your dorm leave lights, computers, and appliances
on when they are not in their rooms.
b. Although they cost the same amount to prepare, the cafeteria
in your dorm consistently provides too many dishes that
diners don’t like, such as tofu casserole, and too few dishes
that diners do like, such as roast turkey with dressing.
c. The enrollment for a particular course exceeds the spaces
available. Some students who need to take this course to
complete their major are unable to get a space while others
who are taking it as an elective do get a space.
Although they cost the same amount to prepare,the cafeteria in your dorm consistently provides too many dishes that diners don't like,such as tofu casserole,and too few dishes that diners do like,such as roast turkey with dressing. Is this efficient? If not,what actions would make the situation efficent?
None of these seem efficient to me. What do you suggest to make them efficient?
Btw -- in some hotel rooms in Asia, lights only come on when the key card is inserted in a slot. In order to leave the room with the key, the guest must withdraw the card, thus shutting off the electricity.
Explain whether you think the situation is efficient or not. If it is not efficient, why not? What actions would make the situation efficient?
Electricity is included in the rent at your dorm. Some residents in your dorm leave lights, computers, and appliances
on when they are not in their rooms.
a. The situation with electricity included in the rent at the dorm is not efficient because some residents leave lights, computers, and appliances on when they are not in their rooms. This leads to wastage of electricity and unnecessary expenses for the dorm management. To make the situation efficient, the dorm management could implement measures to encourage residents to be mindful of their energy usage. This could include educating residents about the importance of energy conservation, setting guidelines for turning off lights and appliances when not in use, and potentially implementing individual metering systems to incentivize responsible energy consumption.
b. The situation in the dorm cafeteria, where too many unwanted dishes are prepared and too few of the preferred dishes are provided, is not efficient. This leads to food waste and dissatisfaction among diners. To make the situation efficient, the cafeteria staff could collect feedback from diners about their preferences and work on adjusting the menu accordingly. Regular surveys or suggestion boxes could be implemented to ensure that the menu is tailored to meet the preferences of the majority of diners.
c. The situation where the enrollment for a particular course exceeds the available spaces is not efficient because some students who need to take the course for their major are unable to get a space, while others who are taking it as an elective do get a spot. This creates an imbalance and unfairness in the enrollment process. To make the situation efficient, the course enrollment process could prioritize students who require the course for their major, ensuring that they have access to the necessary classes before allowing elective students to enroll. This would ensure that those who genuinely need the course to progress in their major are given priority and are not disadvantaged.