A MINIMAX objective function in goal programming (GP):
A) is used to minimize the maximum deviation from a goal
B) is captured in a decision table
C) is estimated by trial-and-error
D) often produces an infeasible solution

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In a MINIMAX objective function in GP, the goal is to minimize the maximum deviation from a goal. This means that the objective function is focused on minimizing the largest difference between the actual values and the desired values. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

A MINIMAX Objective Function in Goal Programming (GP)