Answer:
a. Quality Software - Prescriptive Analytics
b. ABC Supermarket - Descriptive Analytics
c. Global Hospitality - Diagnostic Analytics
d. XYZ - Predictive Analytics
e. Manufacturing - Descriptive Analytics
Explanation:
Descriptive analytics is the strategy which uses the past data and creates a summary for historical data to create future analysis.
Predictive Analytics is the strategy which uses statistical calculations and models to predict the future.
Diagnostic Analytics is the strategy which the analyst observes the past event and then examines why certain situation happened. This is used by analysts to make sure that historic mistakes are not repeated.
Prescriptive Analytics is the strategy in which strategic planning is made after the operational activities are analyzed and then strategies are formed in order to plan future performance.
Answer:
(Q, R) = (1555, 1400)
shortage imputed = $0.388
Explanation:
Lot size-reorder point system is one of the multi period models. This system is denoted by decision variables (Q, R). This multi period model is implemented when there is uncertain demand in inventory control.
nevertheless, in the simple EOQ model, demand is known and fixed. But when the demand is random, these lot size-reorder point (Q, R) systems allow random demand.
There are two decision variables in a (Q, R) system:
Order quantity, Q and
Reorder point, R
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Answer:
a. Overstates Inflation.
In the case of Mary and Bob, the CPI would have already increased but in this case the price of the minivan increased as well. This will overstate inflation because it will not measure the general rise in price alone (inflation), it will also measure the rise in price as a result of the new minivan having better features.
b. Understated Inflation
Donna's case represents an understated inflation because the quantity shrank yet the price stayed the same. This means that the price is now buying less quantity than it used to which is inflation because more dollars are now required to buy the previous amount. This was not however recorded as there was no change in price.
c. Overstates Inflation
In the case of Zach, the inflation will be overstated because Zach is no longer buying bagels and is now buying muffins so continuing to use bagels as a representative good in the basket of goods used to calculate CPI would be overstating it.
d. Accurate representation of Inflation
In Chris's case, the increase in the price of the same shoe over the years has been because of a general rise in prices and not because it is a different model. It is the same shoe and its price is rising generally so this is an accurate depiction of inflation.
During the <u>Decision to adopt stage</u> the customer decides whether or not to try the product.
Explanation:
- Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory,was framed by E.M Roger in the year 1962.
- Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory,is one of the most oldest theories of social science.
- <u>This theory explains that how a new idea,product or behavior is first introduced and then how it diffuses ,and becomes a part of the social system as a whole</u>
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Answer:
a. The power and influence of industry driving forces
Explanation:
As per Michael Porter, there exist five competitive forces that influence competition in an industry. The five forces as per Porter are:
- Potential entrants
- Industry competitors
- Customers
- Substitutes
- Suppliers
Potential entrants refers to the risk of new entrants in the market.
Industry competitors refers to the extent of rivalry and competition between existing firms.
Customers relate to the negotiating or bargaining power of the customers and to what extent they exercise such power.
Substitutes refer to the emergence of substitute products in the market which may drive down a firm's sales.
Suppliers relate to the bargaining power exercised by suppliers with respect to inputs.
