Goal programming (GP) is typically
A) a minimization problem of the sum of weighted percentage deviations
B) a maximization problem of positive deviations only
C) a minimization problem of negative deviations only
D) a maximization problem of continuous goals

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Goal programming is a method of linear programming that involves solving multiple objectives simultaneously. In GP, the goal is to minimize the sum of weighted percentage deviations from the desired performance levels for each objective. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because it assumes only positive deviations are important, which may not always be the case. Similarly, option C is incorrect because it assumes only negative deviations are important, which is again not always the case. Option D is incorrect because it assumes the goals are continuous, while they may be discrete or categorical in some cases.

Goal Programming (GP) Is Typically