1. Show that the points (0‚ 0) and on the curve e(x + y) = cos (xy) have a common tangent. (Total 7 marks) 2. The curve C has equation y = . (a) Find the coordinates of the points on C at which = 0. (4) (b) The tangent to C at the point P(1‚ 2) cuts the x-axis at the point T. Determine the coordinates of T. (4) (c) The normal to C at the point P cuts the y-axis at the point N. Find the area of triangle PTN. (7) (Total 15 marks) 3. The function f is defined by f(x) =
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functions so any product that specialize In one of those individual functions can also be termed as a substitute. Buyer power Buyers bargaining power is high because of the following reasons: * More choice of products and very limited differentiation of those products * Elastic demand- demand is highly sensitive to economy * Less asymmetric information-buyers have all the required information * Less switching costs: This depends on the country and type of mobile plans provided
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Differentiation strategies are not about pursuing uniqueness for the sake of being different. Differentiation is about understanding customers and how GM ’s product can meet their needs. To this extent‚ the quest for differentiation advantage takes us to the heart of business strategy. The fundamental issues of differentiation are also the fundamental issues of business strategy: Who are GM ’s customers? How does GM create value for them? And how does GM do it more effectively and efficiently
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APPLE DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY Post Published: 17 January 2011 Author: Nellie Amirah Lim Found in section: MWS Articles We can describe Apple’s strategy in terms of product differentiation and strategic alliances Product Differentiation. Apple prides itself on its innovation. When reviewing the history of Apple‚ it is evident that this attitude permeated the company during its peaks of success. For instance‚ Apple pioneered the PDA market by introducing the Newton in 1993. Later‚ Apple introduced
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Broad Differentiation Some important tactics necessary to gain and maintain perceived uniqueness: 1. Developing innovative products/services for broad range of customers Zara creates a “fast fashion” concept which getting designs to customers quickly. It has more style than Gap‚ faster growth than Target‚ and logistical expertise rivaling Wal-Mart. 2. Significant investments in Marketing‚ Technology Development‚ Procurement & Customer Service ZARA takes just two weeks to get a new design
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Luxottica – Horizontal and Vertical Integration Mission and strategy of Luxottica: VERTICAL INTEGRATION HORIZONTAL INTEGRATION BRAND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION MARKET EXPANSION FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE LUXOTTICANS VERTICAL INTEGRATION Luxottica delivers on its mission through its vertically integrated business model‚ manufacturing excellence‚ focus on service and geographically diversified footprint‚ which in turn have
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CASE 3 – SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP IDENTIFY ISSUES 1. Global financial crisis (mid 2007 onwards) - further burdened by the collapse of some of the largest financial institutions in the world. b. As demand for air travel is significantly impacted by income levels‚ customers tend to be more price sensitive during crisis time and will usually opt for budget travel or in some cases will not travel at all. c. Led to reduced demand for travel d. Airline reduced the passenger and cargo capacity
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I. Cost Leadership & Differentiation strategies A/ My perspective on the issue As far as I’m concerned‚ cost leadership and differentiation are the most popular strategies applied in business battlefield. Each has its own pros & cons‚ aims and sticks firmly to companies’ different long-term goals. And here are my brief comparison tables between them : Cost leadership Differentiation Staples Provide customers with standardized products at the lowest prices Provide customers with products having
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available to a firm: differentiation or cost leadership. Both strategies can be applied either into a focused market or a broad market. Do you agree that these are the only two strategies available? Are they mutually exclusive? Why or why not? Porter’s Generic Strategies Target Scope Advantage Advantage Low Cost Product Uniqueness Broad(Industry Wide) Cost Leadership Strategy Differentiation Strategies Narrow (Market Segment) Focus Strategy(low cost) Focus Strategy(differentiation) Generally
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