Label each scenario with the term that best describes it. Use the midpoint method when applicable. Marcel Duchamp was a famous a
rtist prior to his death, and was known for his Dada artwork, including works such as "Soft Toilet". All of his original sculptures and paintings go on sale. Paul owns a Tim Horton's, a famous donut and coffee franchise. He is willing to sell as many maple glazed donuts as customers want at a price of $1.00 each, but he refuses to sell any donuts for any price lower than $1.00. The price of facial tissues rises from $2.85 per box to $3.15. As a result, P&G increases production from 15 million boxes to 25 million boxes of facial tissue. With the school semester starting for both high school and college, Papermate chooses to increase production of pens from 38 million to 42 million after global prices of writing instruments increase from $1.90 a package to $2.10 a package. Bright Ideas increases its production of lightbulbs by 15% after a 400% increase in the price of fluorescent bulbs.a. elastic supply.b. perfectly inelastic supply.c. perfectly elastic supply.d. inelastic supply.e. unit-elastic supply.
tortious interference is a law term that comes to mind when there is a breach of contract resulting from the competitor's actions. Tortious interference in Tort law(an area of law) deals with the situation in which there is damage to property emanating from intentional or negligent acts of the defendant, in this case the competitor in business. In which case the actions(competitive behaviour) of defendant is not justifiable and permissible and simultaneously breaches contract of plaintiff, it becomes tortious interference.
The Nash equilibrium is achieved when Pictech and Flashfone price their smartphones high without the other party changing their strategy.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Pictech
High Low
High 8 8 3 10
Flashfone
Low 10 3 5 5
b) By acting at the Nash equilibrium and pricing their smartphones high, Pictech and Flashfone achieve a payoff of $8 million respectively. This payoff level does not put any of the two firms at a disadvantage.
In simple words, an individual who is committed to their work or organization will still work at his or her best if even if they are not very satisfied with the their current conditions. This is due to the loyalty that they develop over time. These strong feelings somehow force them to give their best and make them realize that this is not a permanent situation and things will change in future.