EXAMINATION ACFI 2070 Business Finance Section 2 (36 marks) Short-Answer Questions (12 marks each) 15. The table below provides information on two individual risky assets A and B, the market portfolio M and the risk-free asset F. Assume that the CAPM holds and all securities are correctly priced Asset Expected Return Standard deviation σ Beta A 13% 38% 0.9 B 16% 54% ? M ? 20% 1 F 4% 0% 0 Calculate the followings: 1). Expected return of market portfolio. (2 marks) 2). Systematic risk (Beta) of B. (2 marks) 3). Correlation between return on asset A and return on market portfolio (2 marks) 4). Sharpe ratio of market portfolio M (suppose the expected return is identical to the average of historic returns) (2 marks) 5). Suppose you wish to construct an equally weighted portfolio with only asset A and asset B, Assuming the correlation between A and B is 0. What are the expected return and systematic risk of this equally weighted portfolio? (2 marks) 6). Suppose you wish to construct a portfolio with only market portfolio M and risk-free asset F. What weighting scheme is required to achieve an expected portfolio return of 10%? (2 marks) 16. ABC Ltd has issued a 10% coupon bond with a face value of $1,000,000 and a maturity period of 10 years. The bond's yield is 8% per annum, compounded semi-annually (12 marks). 1. What is the total capital ABC Ltd can raise by issuing this coupon bond? (Round to the nearest cent). (6 marks) 2. If the yield decreases to 6% immediately after issuance, how will this change impact the bond's market price? (6 marks) 17. Estimate the price of a share that has just paid an annual dividend of $2 per share assuming that dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 5% p.a. for the next year, a further 10% for the second year and then a further 3% p.a. thereafter. The company has a market beta of 1.5, while the risk-free rate and the expected return on the market portfolio are 3% and 9%, respectively. Dividends are paid at each year-end. (12 marks)
MAT102H5S Assignment 05 - Winter 2025 Due: Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 11:59pm via Crowdmark. Late assignments will not be accepted. Be sure to show and explain all of your work. 1. For each of the following maps, indicate whether the map is injective, surjective, both, or neither. Be sure to prove your claims. For the entirety of this question, 0 is not a natural number. (a) (2 points) f1 : N × N → N × N, f1(n, m) = (nm, n). (b) (2 points) f2 : N × N → N, f2(n, m) = n + m − 1. (c) (2 points) f3 : N × N → [0, ∞), f3(n, m) = m/n. (d) (4 points) Let F = {a : N → N : a(1), a(2) ∈ N, a(k) = a(k − 1) + a(k − 2), ∀k ≥ 3}. De-fine f4 : N × N → F, f4(n, m) = an,m where 2. For this question, 0 is not a natural number. Recall that we say that a function f : R → R is strictly increasing if a < b implies that f(a) < f(b). (a) (2 points) Show that a strictly increasing function is necessarily injective. (b) (2 points) Show that if f : R → R is an invertible, strictly increasing function, then f −1 is also strictly increasing. (c) (2 points) For each n ∈ N, show that f : [0, ∞) → [0, ∞) given by f(x) = x n is a strictly increasing function. Note: If you want to use calculus to do this, you must prove all of the necessary calculus results. For parts (d) and (e), you may freely assume that f : [0, ∞) → [0, ∞), x 7→ x n is bijective, and hence invertible. You are free to try the surjectivity proof if you like, but it is beyond the scope of the course. (d) (2 points) Define the function g : N × [0, ∞) → [0, ∞) as g(n, x) = x n . Determine g({3} × [0, 2])? (e) (2 points) What is g −1 ([0, 1])?
FIT2096 - Games Programming ASSIGNMENT 1 [15%] - Individual Assessment MicroGame & Debugging Tasks SUBMISSION DUE: Friday Week 05 11:55pm Covers Topics from Weeks 1 - 5 Late Penalty: 5% of total marks per day late Learning Outcomes Completion of this assignment demonstrates the following learning outcomes: 1. Describe the geometric meaning behind vectors and matrices9 and create code that demonstrates how these can be applied practically in game programming9 including for object movement and collision 2. Create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of the programming game loop and how to set it up 4. Create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of physics in the games programming context9 including basic movement and interaction Brief Across the first five weeks of semester you are expected to build a small microgame based on the lab tasks from weeks 1 - 5. This includes the main set of tasks as well as extension tasks outlined in the weekly lab notes. This assessment involves the following: ● Follow and complete the guided lab exercise from weeks 1 - 5 ● Complete extension tasks for the lab exercises from week 2 - 4 ● Maintain a git repository using GitLFS and weekly commits ● Debug and logging code for key variables Submission Requirements Upload the link to your Faculty GitLab repository via Moodle. You will be assessed based on your most recent commit prior to the due date. Task: MicroGame and Debugging The main lab tasks each week are structured as a step-by-step guide to assist in their completion. The extension tasks are provided with an overview of the task to be completed with general pointers and information to get you started on the right track. The extension tasks are intended to be more difficult and require some enquiry and initiative from your part. If you get stuck on the extension activities9 you can of course seek assistance from your demonstrator9 via the Ed forum or during consultations. For the debugging tasks9 you are required to add debug logging for each of the major functionalities created through the Week 29 3 and 4 labs. The submission of this prototype must include the following components: ● Version Control via Git & GitLab ● Week 1 Lab Tasks ● Week 2 Lab Tasks ● Week 2 Extension Tasks ● Week 3 Lab Tasks ● Week 3 Extension Tasks ● Week 4 Lab Tasks ● Week 4 Extension Tasks ● Week 5 Lab Tasks Version Control via Git & GitLab: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 1 When building your prototype you must store your work within a Git Repository using the Monash FIT GitLab server (https://git.infotech.monash.edu). This repository should use GitLFS for all files within the Content folder (game assets). GitIgnore File The repository must use a .gitignore file to exclude the following folders from the repository: ● .vs ● Binaries ● Build ● Derived DataCache ● Intermediate ● Saved Instructions for setting up this repository can be found in the week 1 lab tasks on Moodle. Additional material is also available in the software installation guide under week 1. Commits to the repository are to be at least once a week. Week 1 Lab Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 1 As part of the assignment9 you are required to complete the entirety of the guided Week 1 Lab9 with emphasis on: ● Creating Items ● Viewing Items in the Inventory UI ● Deleting Items from the Inventory UI More information on these tasks can be found in the Week 1 Lab. Week 2 Lab Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 2 As part of the assignment9 you are required to complete the entirety of the guided Week 2 Lab9 with emphasis on: ● Creating a Pawn ● Creating a PlayerController ● Creating Actor Components ● Creating user inputs ● Creating power ups More information on these tasks can be found in the Week 2 Lab. Week 2 Extension Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 2 As part of the assignment9 you must also complete the extension tasks on the last page of the Week 2 Lab. This includes: ● Creating a shrink ability More information on these tasks can be found on the last page of the Week 2 Lab. Week 3 Lab Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 3 As part of the assignment9 you are required to complete the entirety of the guided Week 3 Lab9 with emphasis on: ● Creating interactable objects ● Creating moving enemies ● Creating hazards More information on these tasks can be found in the Week 3 Lab. Week 3 Extension Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 3 As part of the assignment9 you must also complete the extension tasks on the last page of the Week 3 Lab. This includes: ● Creating complex moving enemies More information on these tasks can be found on the last page of the Week 3 Lab. Week 4 Lab Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 4 As part of the assignment9 you are required to complete the entirety of the guided Week 4 Lab9 with emphasis on: ● Creating additional hazards ● Spawning enemies at run time ● Working with stationary and orbiting rotations More information on these tasks can be found in the Week 4 Lab. Week 4 Extension Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 4 As part of the assignment9 you must also complete the extension tasks on the last page of the Week 4 Lab. This includes: ● Creating shields More information on these tasks can be found on the last page of the Week 4 Lab. Week 5 Debugging Tasks: Suggested Completion Date: End of Week 5 Completion of the debugging tasks in the Week 5 lab. ● Custom logging profiles ● Logging key information of mechanics More information on these tasks can be found in the Week 5 Lab. Assessment Criteria Your assignment will be marked on the following criteria listed below. ● Git Repository Setup - 10 marks 。 Setup of git repository with GitLFS and gitignore being utilised ● Completion of Week 1 Lab Tasks - 5 marks 。 Creating Item Class 。 Adding Item Deletion ● Completion of Week 2 Lab Tasks - 10 marks 。 Creating Actor Components 。 Creating additional user inputs 。 Creating power ups ● Completion of Week 2 Extension Tasks - 10 marks 。 Giving the pawn the ability to shrink and scale up ● Completion of Week 3 Lab Tasks - 10 marks 。 Creating interactable objects 。 Creating moving enemies 。 Creating hazards ● Completion of Week 3 Extension Tasks - 15 marks 。 Creating complex moving objects ● Completion of Week 4 Lab Tasks - 10 marks 。 Creating additional hazards 。 Spawning enemies at run time 。 Working with stationary and orbiting rotations ● Completion of Week 4 Extension Tasks - 20 marks 。 Creating shields ● Completion of Week 5 Debugging Tasks - 10 marks 。 Custom logging profiles 。 Logging key information of mechanics A detailed marking rubric is provided on Moodle. Feedback Information You will receive a mix of formal and informal feedback for this assessment. Demonstrators will provide feedback in your scheduled lab sessions informally the week after submission. Formal feedback will be provided within 10 business days of submission.
178.312: Globalisation and Trade Assignment 1 (Due on 7 April) Instructions: This assignment consists of numerical and/ or short descriptive questions. These would require short answers. There are three (3) questions of equal value. Please answer all three questions. Marks obtained in the assignment will depend on the quality of your answer. A maximum combined page limit of 6 pages, including diagrams, applies to your submission. Ideally, answers would be shorter in length than this maximum. Question 1 (30 marks) The maximum amount of steel or aluminium that Canada and France can produce if they use all the factors of production at their disposal with the latest technology available to them is shown below: Canada France Steel(tons) 1000 3000 Aluminium (Tons) 2400 1000 Assume that production occurs at constant-cost conditions. a) According to the principle of comparative advantage theory, should the two nations specialize? Will the extent of specialization be partial or complete? [10 marks] b) Within what limits do the terms of the trade (TOT) lie if the specialisation occurs? [10 marks] c) Describe the trade triangle for France and Canada and show which country will benefit if TOT moves in any direction. [10 marks] Question 2 (30 marks) a) In a growing market (i.e., increasing demand), why is an import tariff a less restrictive trade barrier than an equivalent import quota? [15 marks] b) What would be the primary motivation for commodity-exporting developing nations to form a cartel? Why do cartels typically fail? [15 marks] Question 3 (30 marks) Assume the United States is a large consumer of steel, able to influence the world price. DUS and SUS denote its demand and supply schedules in Figure 1. The overall (United States plus world) supply schedule of steel is denoted by SUS.+W. Figure 1 Import Tariff Levied by a Large Country Answer all questions (a-f) by referring to Figure 1 above. a) Calculate the free trade market equilibrium price, domestic consumption, and volume of steel imports by the US. [5 marks] b) Suppose the United States imposes a tariff (t) of $100 on each ton of steel imported. With the tariff, calculate the price of steel and the volume of steel imports by the US. [5 marks] c) Of the $100 tariff, how much is passed on to the US consumer via a higher price, and how much is borne by the foreign exporter? [5 marks] d) Calculate the tariff's deadweight welfare loss to the United States totals [5 marks] e) Calculate the tariff's terms-of-trade effect equals. [5 marks] f) Did the tariff change the overall welfare of the United States? By how much? [5 marks]
Marketing in Digital Era (MKT2002S) Marketing Plan - Task B 1. Introduction 1.1 Aim of the Report This marketing report seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the market by identifying potential opportunities and challenges for EcoSip. It aims to develop an effective marketing strategy that will successfully introduce the new product to the market while defining the target audience. The report will cover a situational analysis that includes both macro and microenvironment analysis, an evaluation of new products in the market, a marketing strategy that covers the 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion), a target market analysis and concludes with a brand positioning strategy. Ultimately, this report should provide a roadmap for successful product launch and market penetration. 1.2 Product Introduction (refer to Figure 6 in Appendix C) The EcoSip sachet is an instant beverage made of biodegradable material that can double as a straw or stirrer. This product is $9 per box and makes coffee and tea lovers who are always on the go have a convenient and sustainable solution. Through innovative products, EcoSip promotes the adoption of eco-friendly practices and creates a sustainable future. 1.3Ansoff Matrix Strategy In view of the Ansoff Matrix , our group has chosen New Product , New Market for this assignment . EcoSip is an innovative and sustainable product that offers a novel way to consume coffee and tea. The product combines infusion, stirring, and drinking into a single stick (refer to Figure 6 in Appendix C), and is set to debut in December 2023. To ensure a successful launch, a well-planned strategy is imperative. The first step in the strategy is to conduct market research to identify potential target audiences and analyse the competition, tailoring EcoSip to meet the needs and preferences of the target audience. A comprehensive marketing plan should be developed, focusing on brand awareness, generating interest, and highlighting EcoSip's unique features. Distribution strategies should also be carefully considered to make sure every customer can get the product from local retailers or e- commerce platforms readily. In order to remain competitive in the market, EcoSip plans to continue innovating and expanding its product offerings. This includes introducing more localised flavours and drinks with additional health benefits, such as Kopi O, Bandung, and herbal health tea. These new products will help EcoSip compete with established instant beverage brands like Lipton, Nescafe, Golden Roast and Twinings. 3 Marketing Strategy 3.1. Marketing Objectives The marketing objectives for EcoSip is to ensure that each of the four elements work together to create a cohesive and effective marketing strategy which ultimately leads to a successful promotion and sale of the product. 4.0 Target Market 4.1 Target Segmentation 4.2 Target Market After conducting market research and segment analysis, the target market for EcoSip consists of environmentally conscious consumers who prioritise innovation and convenience. EcoSip’s packaging is made of biodegradable materials, which is in line with its sustainability mission to reduce environmental pollution. The unique design of biodegradable straws doubling as stirring sticks caters to the needs of busy individuals such as students, office workers, and urban commuters. Target consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that provide them with more convenience, innovation, and ethics. On the other hand, EcoSip’s marketing positioning focuses on offering high quality at a lower price point (refers to 6. Brand Positioning), making it attractive to consumers of middle-class income levels and above who are seeking a quality beverage experience at an affordable price. This can help it to gain a competitive advantage and attract a wider range of customers, including non-users, first-time users and potential customers. By offering lower prices or comparable prices to similar products, EcoSip can increase its competitiveness and convert consumers of other brands into loyal customers of EcoSip. The aim is to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who seek convenience, innovation, and value in their products. Understanding the target consumer groups can help EcoSip allocate marketing resources more effectively while achieving greater product loyalty to the targeted market. 5.0 Brand Positioning EcoSip’s brand positioning is focused on providing sustainable, convenient and high-quality beverages that fits the needs of individuals who lead busy lifestyles. EcoSip’s unique product design sets it apart from competitors in Singapore, and showcases the brand’s innovative spirit. As a beverage brand that caters to the public consumption level, EcoSip is committed to promoting eco-friendliness and creating value for the customers. In other words, what EcoSip is selling is not just beverages, but also promoting a healthy lifestyle. As seen from the brand positioning map, EcoSip offers a cost-effective option despite its use of biodegradable packaging and premium raw material, which contribute to higher production costs. It is ofEcoSip interest to set its product pricing strategically to ensure affordability for customers, making it a product with exceptional value for money. Therefore, the cost performance of the product is particularly high, resulting in the company having a high bargaining power. 6.0 Products Mix EcoSip falls under the consumer convenience product category. Some key characteristics of such products are usually affordable for the average consumer, widely available in most retail stores and online shopping platforms, encourage frequent purchases and require minimal effort on the part of the consumer. 4.2.1 Product Life Cycle EcoSip is presently in the development stage where the ultimate goal at the present stage is to create products that are unique and different from competitors, and that appeal to the target market’s desire for sustainable and eco-friendly beverage options. On the other hand, marketing research is especially important at this stage to help understand how best to position the products in the market among the competitors. In the current stage, marketing efforts are primarily focused on creating a unique brand identity, creating a practical packaging design, and establishing a clear value proposition. At the introduction stage, the goal is to increase awareness of the product and create demand, so the marketing effort should be focused on building brand awareness, generating excitement, and setting up distribution channels for the product to reach the target market. Moving on to the growth stage, EcoSip’s goal is to expand the product’s market share and increase profitability. The focus of marketing efforts during this stage is to establish the brand, expand distribution, and increase sales revenue by maintaining customer loyalty and introducing new product variations or flavours. Finally on the decline stage, the goal is to extend the product’s life cycle through product improvements, cost-cutting measures and diversifying the product line to sustain growth and profitability, or phase out the product if necessary. 6.1 Five Product Levels 6.1.1 Core Benefits Apart from just being convenient, EcoSip is environmentally friendly. The product is an eco- friendly way of enjoying a beverage. The multi-purpose sachet eliminates the need for additional tools, to make it easier for consumption on the go. 6.1.2 Basic Product EcoSip offers a range of coffee and tea flavours that are packaged in biodegradable sachets. The sachets are multi-purpose which doubles as a straw and stirrer, providing an added level of convenience and functionality. This basic product level provides a quick and easy beverage solution that is also environmentally friendly. Customers can enjoy their favourite coffee or tea flavours without causing harm to the environment. 6.1.3 Expected Product EcoSip offers a variety of flavours and beverage types to meet different preferences. Using only hot water, consumers can prepare the product easily and conveniently. Additionally, the product provides excellent quality and value for money, offering an affordable yet delicious choice for those who prefer an eco-friendly and convenient beverage solution. Customers can choose from a wide variety of flavours and beverage types, while also contributing towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle. 6.1.4 Augmented Product Free mascot toys and recycled bags with the brand’s logo printed on top will be given to encourage environmentally conscious customers to purchase the product, while enhancing their customer experience and adding value to EcoSip. Additionally, EcoSip offers free cookies that are specially designed to complement the taste of its coffee or tea. This unique offering provides customers with a delightful experience to enjoy the complementary item with their drink or take it to go as a snack. 6.1.5 Potential Product EcoSip offers opportunities for growth and innovation, including the ability to customise corporate events or gifts to satisfy specific customer requirements. In addition, a new product line with new packaging that comes in cups can be added to the product range to increase its convenience and eco-friendliness. As a result of these potential product level features, the product can differentiate itself from competitors and grow its market share. 6.2 Place (Refer to Figure 7 in Appendix C) EcoSip uses both multichannel and intensive distribution strategy to reach a wider audience and cater to different customer buying behaviours. Multiple channels include neighbourhood supermarkets such as U stars Supermarket and convenience stores, e-commerce platforms such as Lazada and Shopee, and its own company website and social media platforms. By diversifying the marketing channels, EcoSip can reach a broader audience, improve brand visibility, and increase sales revenue. According to Shopify's research, businesses using multichannel distribution methods tend to outperform their online-only counterparts, with an average sales growth of 57% compared to just 9.1% for ecommerce brands (2021). Moreover, multichannel distribution can foster customer loyalty. In a study published by IDC Retail Insights, customers are more likely to spend more money when products are easily accessible, resulting in 15% to 35% higher average transaction values and 5% to 10% higher profitability for loyal customers (2015). Intensive distribution through vending machines can also be a cost-effective way to improve brand awareness, expand into new markets and acquire new customers. Vending machines can be strategically placed in high-traffic areas like offices, schools, and public places, enabling customers to make on-the-spot purchases while increasing brand exposure. EcoSip collaborates with Unilever, a distributor, to effectively distribute its products and bridge the gap between production and consumption. Unilever offers EcoSip an opportunity to leverage their extensive distribution network and established connections with various retailers in Singapore such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and other distribution channels. As outlined in Appendix B, Section 2.3.3, the distributor acts as an intermediary to distribute the products effectively. Through this collaboration, EcoSip can reach a broader customer base, thereby enhancing its market share and customer reach. 6.3 Price Penetration pricing strategy will be adopted at the initial stage of launching EcoSip. This involves selling a large volume of products at a low price to increase profitability by accumulating a small contribution from each unit. This allows for fast diffusion of the new product, capturing a significant market share and reducing the likelihood ofcompetitors entering the market. As a result, EcoSip can increase its promotion and marketing budget for the product. On top of that, EcoSip can adopt a going-rate pricing strategy by pricing new products lower than competitor's prices to increase sales. By pricing a product lower than the competitor, EcoSip can attract price-sensitive consumers and acquire customers quickly. For example, EcoSip may price at $0.45 per stick as compared to competitors which price their product at $0.48 per sachet. To apply going-rate pricing effectively, EcoSip should conduct market research to understand the competition's pricing and product features. This research can help EcoSip identify a competitive price point that is also profitable. More importantly, EcoSip should differentiate its position from that of its competitors (Huong, 2020). For instance, one of the competitors, Lipton, is considered to be a product of lower quality. EcoSip can set a price higher than Lipton but still at a low-price range for EcoSip is more eco- friendly and convenient compared to other brands. Since EcoSip is marketed towards environmentally conscious consumers who are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products, then a higher price point may be justified. 6.4 Promotion According to Philip Kotler and Gray Armstrong, the promotion mix refers to the unique combination of promotional techniques, including advertising, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing, employed by a company to effectively communicate the value of their products or services to customers and cultivate enduring customer relationships (Kotler et al., 2022). EcoSip recognizes the importance of establishing a strong brand and maintaining a positive image upon entering the Singaporean market. While the product offers added value through eco- friendly and versatile packaging, it is critical to avoid being perceived as insincere or misleading, given the rising trend of greenwashing. EcoSip can prioritise transparency throughout the entire process, from advertising to product sales and customer appreciation. This can be achieved by showcasing the eco-friendly manufacturing process in traditional and social media platforms, as well as printing eco-labels on products to inform customers of their biodegradability and toxin- free properties. Studies indicate that 57% of customers are more likely to choose eco-friendly products to reduce their carbon footprint (Troncoso, 2023). Additionally, a campaign can be proposed to thank customers for their support of the environment by donating 5% of EcoSip's profits from each product purchased to organisations dedicated to environmental protection. This approach has proven to be an effective way to demonstrate the company's commitment to environmentalism and encourage customer loyalty (Turea, 2022). 6.4.2 Advertising - Social Media Social media plays a significant role in green marketing. EcoSip can take advantage of this new market by setting up social media accounts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and others to promote its products. The brand can share information and media showcasing its environmental initiatives, such as donating profits to environmental organisations. Collaborating with social media influencers would allow EcoSip to lead the environmental trend and increase brand awareness. This would help build trust with customers and increase loyalty. According to Schneider Electric’s survey, 90% of Singaporeans consider themselves environmentally conscious, with a majority being young people who are more likely to follow trends and use social media (2021). For example, Patagonia's success in gaining 5.2M Instagram followers demonstrates the potential for EcoSip to achieve similar success (Troncoso, 2023). It is important to establish a strong presence on social media to reach potential customers and communicate the company's values and efforts to protect the environment. 6.4.3 Public Relations & Sponsorship Singapore has a strong focus on environmental protection and sustainability. EcoSip can leverage public relations by partnering with hotels to use EcoSip in their guest rooms. This partnership will not only help to promote the brand but help to reach the target market who are environmentally conscious, on a larger scale. Apart from this, it is also possible to sponsor eco-friendly themed events by providing EcoSip products in the event’s goodie bags. An example of such events includes the annual Earth Hour campaign where WWF Singapore sets up roadshows at several locations in Singapore. This can be effective to create brand awareness and showcase the products to potential customers who share the same values of sustainability. EcoSip can associate the brand with the event’s environmental message and create a positive image in the minds of consumers. 7.0 Conclusion In conclusion, this report has done a thorough analysis on the macro and micro environment that can impact EcoSip’s launch in Singapore. Through the evaluations of the competition, target market, and marketing mix, we have identified several key opportunities for the product. Taken together, this report strengthens the idea for EcoSip to emphasise on sustainability features of the product while keeping the sustainable effort transparent to better resonate with the target audience and leveraging on different pricing strategies for different stages to capture a considerable market share in the crowded market. By implementing these recommendations, EcoSip can achieve better results and reach the marketing goals. Despite the detailed analysis and strategy planning, it is useful to note that these analysis and strategies developed were based on the current market trend, so it is important that EcoSip continues to monitor and adjust the marketing strategy as necessary to ensure continued success in this ever-evolving landscape.
ESM Assignment (summative): Journal paper Overall task To carry out a set of simulations (minimum 2 simulations) with the C-cycle version of cGENIE, and to write this up in the scientific style. of a Climate of the Past (or similar Copernicus journal) paper. Word limit 3000 words. The word limit does NOT include references, figure captions or tables – but DOES include everything else. 100% of Unit – so important! Deadline Assignment deadline (submitted via Blackboard): 9 April ). Marking criteria The overall mark is a qualitative summary of your ability to: · Write scientifically in a clear and concise manner · Design appropriate research questions and conduct simulations to answer them · Critique/review your own work and that of others · Analyse and present modelling results clearly · Interpret results within the context of existing literature · Understand the implications of your work What you need to actually do 1) Use a C-cycle version of cGENIE from Session 7 or 8 (and ideas, setups therein) as the starting point – but be creative! 2) Change one or multiple variables in cGENIE (e.g. CO2, emissions rates, nutrient fluxes, remineralisation depth, CO2-climate feedback on or off, etc..!) 3) Run your simulations 4) Analyse your results (using whatever software you prefer) 5) Create relevant figures 6) Write up the journal article to include: abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion/conclusions, references, appendices (optional) Remember C-cycle simulations take longer so plan and queue accordingly (using the batch system). Also remember that although a minimum of 2 simulations is required, more is not necessarily better – don’t go overboard by trying to do 30 simulations!). If you can make your scientific argument with 2 simulations, then fine. If you feel it takes 4-5, that’s also fine - but probably not many more. Extra guidance Important note: The purpose of this assignment is to use the carbon-cycle mode of the model (unlike what you used in the first few sessions of the Unit, which was using the model in physics-only mode and you were therefore looking at physical processes, such as SST, sea ice or streamfunction, only). In contrast, the carbon-cycle mode contains a fully interactive carbon cycle, including both biological and physical components, and therefore contains various aspects of biogeochemistry. This interactive carbon cycle and biogeochemistry need to form. a central part of your assignment. Even if you want to look at a physical process (such as AMOC collapse), this is fine but it must contain aspects of biogeochemistry as a central element of the report (i.e. your research question should focus on this, not just the physical processes). A really excellent report (e.g. 18+) will include: · A concise but complete introduction which cites previous work appropriately and clearly articulates the Research Questions which emerge from this review of the current literature. · A similar level description to that which you might see in a paper e.g. main parameterisations etc. correctly referenced, correct resolution and numerical schemes identified. Citation of previous papers which have used the model. · A description of the experimental design to a sufficient level of detail that the simulations could be repeated. Sensible experimental design that allows the questions posed to be answered. · Very clear results, clearly illustrated graphically. Good choice of colour scales etc. Well described. · An almost complete description of the underlying physical or biogeochemical mechanisms which lead to the simulation results, backed up with figures and sensitivity studies as appropriate. · A comparison of results with those of previous work · Very clear conclusions, which are soundly based on the results. · Clear and original ideas for how the work would be extended. Common mistakes · Outline what you are doing and why: this is not a policy report or similar · No need to outline code/software etc. · Do make your plots look professional, e.g. use the same colour scales, label properly · Only describe appropriate parts of the model (i.e. components of cGENIE you are using) · Properly investigate the mechanisms of the model response you see · Proper referencing The report sections should include Abstract 1) Introduction: An introduction to the area being addressed, including a summary of previous work in the field (i.e. literature review) 2) Methodology: A description of the model and the experimental design 3) Results: A presentation and discussion of the results 4) Discussion/conclusions: overarching conclusions, discussion of possible limitations, and possible future work
MGEC41 Industrial Organization Winter 2025 Course Description: This class covers the economics of the firm in a market environment. We will study firm behavior. and market performance as influenced by market concentration, consumer behavior, strategic decisions by rivals, and government policies. The course uses differential calculus extensively. Organization of the Course: This is an in-person course. Suggested Course Materials: Modern Industrial Organization, by Carlton and Perloff, 4th Edition, Pearson/Addison-Wesley. Lecture Notes and Other Announcements: I primarily use slides with annotations during lectures, and you are expected to take notes. Slides along with other course materials will be posted on Quercus. Overall Evaluation and Grading: Component Weight/Value Due Date Homework Assignments (4) 40% See schedule Thesis Approval for Final Project 5% Feb 28th Case Presentation (Groups of 3) 20% Mar 28, April 4 Final Project 35% April 7 Homework Assignments: There are 4 homework assignments to be completed. You can work as groups, but each student must turn in their assignments individually. Case Presentations: The class will be divided into groups of 3 students. You will pick a real event related to this course: merger, anti-trust policies, monopolies, price discrimination, market entry etc. and use research papers, newspaper articles, podcasts etc. to explain the IO theory/model that is related to your event. Each group will be assigned 10 minutes—6 for presentation and 4 for Q/A. The grading rubric for case presentations will be available on Quercus. All students within the group must present. Presentations will take place in the last two classes (class 11 and 12). Thesis Approval: Provide a 1-2 sentence thesis statement for the question you would like to study in your final project. Final Projects: In a 3-page paper, put forward a proposal for a paper on a question related to an IO topic studied in class. Describe the question you would ask and why. Explain which model/theorywould you use and how to study the IO phenomenon? Explain what type of data would be needed to complete this project. Try to find sources for the data you have described. You do not need to provide results but highlight what your hypothesis would be and explain what methods you would need to get there. Use APA format for citations. Policy on Missed Assignments/Examinations: If severe illness from Covid or other emergency reasons preclude you from turning in your work on time, please reach out to me as soon as possible. Homework Assignments, Thesis Approval and Final Projects: If you are late in turning in your work by 24 hours, you lose 15% of your grade. If you are late in turning in your work by 48 hours, you lose 30% of your grade. If you turn in your assignment after 48 hours from due date and time, you get 0 for that assignment. If severe illness from Covid or other emergency reasons preclude you from turning in your assignments in time, please reach out to me with your reason and I can give you an extension. Case Presentations: If severe illness from Covid or other emergency reasons preclude you from participating in presentations with your group, you can email me a recording for your part of the presentation.
Lineare Algebra I — Übungsblatt 01 Wintersemester 2024/25 Aufgabe 1. Seien X , Y Mengen und f : X → Y eine Abbildung. 1. Für A, B ⊂ Y zeigen Sie, dass f-1 (A ∩ B) = f-1 (A) ∩ f-1 (B). 2. Geben Sie ein Beispiel A, B ⊂ X an, sodass f(A ∩ B) ≠ f(A) ∩ f(B). 3. Für A, B ⊂ X mit A ∩ B = ∅ , A ∪ B = X finden Sie eine Bijektion zwischen YX und YA × YB . Aufgabe 2. Überprüfen Sie die folgenden Relationen R ⊂ Z × Z auf Reflexivität, (Anti)symmetrie und Transitivität: 1. R = {(a, b) | a < b}; 2. R = {(a, b) | (a − b)2 ≤ 1}; 3. R = {(a, b) | a − b ist gerade}. Aufgabe 3. Sei X eine Menge und P(X) deren Potenzmenge. Zeigen Sie, dass eine Abbildung f : X → P(X) nicht surjektiv sein kann. Aufgabe 4. Seien A und B Mengen mit injektiven Abbildungen f : A → B und g : B → A. Zeigen Sie, dann existiert eine Bijektion h: A → B .
CEN 403 – Advanced Simulation of Sustainable Structural Systems Coursework Brief SEM 2 2024-2025 Design briefing The owner of a local lakeside park wants to build a two-floor café to supply refreshments to its visitors. You have been appointed as a designer. The client wishes to see a cost effective solution, and is concerned that construction is as environmentally friendly as possible. As the café is a highly visible structure in the park, an elegant design is preferred. Note that only the primary structure needs to be considered at this scheme design stage, and the necessary buildings to accommodate a variety of facilities do not form part of this design task. The BIM software to be used among the project participants is Revit. The site is level. Due to site constraints, the maximum allowable area of land for the café is 50 m2 in a circular footprint. However, this does not mean that the structure at the ground level must be circular on plan. There is no limitation on the use of space above the ground level. There are some requirements from the client: • Each storey must have a clear height of at least 3.5 m. • The total height of the building should not exceed 12 m. • A minimum of 60 m2 of useable space at the top floor. • The top storey can be used as a place for sightseeing. As such, 360° views with minimum obstructions are required. This does not mean that the storey must be circular on plan. • Construction materials can be structural steel, reinforced concrete, a combination of these two, others. Loading • Dead load: Self-weight of the structure as calculated. • Imposed load on exposed surfaces (if any): The imposed load on any roof or other exposed surfaces should be taken as 0.7 kN/m2. • Imposed floor load: The imposed floor load should be taken as 3.5 kN/m2. • Wind: For simplicity, an external wind pressure of 0.9 kN/m2 is to be taken. Assume this wind pressure does not change with height when the structure height is not greater than 10 m above the ground level. A consideration of internal wind pressure is not considered. BS EN 1990 describes a variety of design situations and partial factors for actions. For the purpose of this coursework, the following partial factors may be considered: Persistent and transient design situation Permanent actions Variable actions Unfavourable Favourable ULS (STR) 1.35 Gk 1.00 Gk 1.50 Qk SLS 1.00 Gk 1.00 Gk 1.00 Qk Deflections For simplicity, the following deflection limits can be assumed. The maximum allowable vertical deflection for flexural members is S/250 (S: the span of a flexural member such as a beam). The maximum allowable horizontal deflection in each storey of a building: H/300 (H: The height of the storey). Coursework assignments There are two pieces of coursework designed for this module to enhance the students’ with computer-aided design skills by using BIM and FEA tools. The marks of coursework 1, 2 and 3 will amount to 20%, 20% and 60% respectively, of the total mark of this module. For the coursework assignments, if you believe some additional information is required to facilitate the analyses and the design processes, you may make assumptions – so long as the assumptions are sensible no marks will be deducted. However, the assumptions need to be stated clearly and the associated references (if any) should be provided. Submission Requirements: Submit electronic files required to Learning Mall module website. Submission Deadlines: Coursework 1: Friday Week 8, 11th April, 2025. Coursework 2 and 3: Friday, Week 14, 23th May, 2025. Coursework 1: Building Information Modelling with Revit BIM is a revolutionary technology and process that has transformed the way buildings are designed, analyzed, constructed, and managed. The objective of this coursework is to explore fundamental functions of BIM (Revit, Navisworks) in building design. The main topics covered here are: • 3D architectural design and modelling • 4D scheduling simulation • Material quantity take-off • Energy analysis Students are required to conduct a building design for the above case. Two design options should be provided in the conceptual design with distinguishable structure. One of the options will be used to create a detailed 3D model using BIM software. The following design documents should be submitted: • An explanation about the design options. Present a Word file indicating the conceptual design procedure. Hand sketches are required to indicate the design process and brainstorming process. [15/100] • An architectural model for the café in Revit. Present 2D drawings including two floor views, four side views and two cross sections; [40/100] • 4D simulation of construction. Present the file as Windows AVI format, together with the Excel file of the schedule; [15/100] • Material quantity take-off. Present an Excel file for the details; [10/100] • Energy consumption analysis. Present a Word file with all assumptions and results. [20/100]
COML 203 Legal Environment for Business Trimester One 2025 Tutorial 2: Formation of Parol Contracts: Offer and Acceptance A. INTRODUCTION Tutorial 2 forms the basis for Worksheet 1 due on 10 April 2025. The tutor will lead discussion in the Tutorial about how to approach the legal issues. They will not be providing you with an answer. You must form. your own opinion, giving legal reasons (ie applying to the facts legal propositions you have been taught) and recording that opinion in your Worksheet. Your Worksheet answer should be expressed in well written English in an answer of not more than 500 words. You should do you best to write a coherent argument justifying your conclusion. The way in which you present your Worksheet is important. That is because you are training for a profession. You must use your own words and must submit a Worksheet without using AI. If you use AI, you will receive 0% on the assignment because it is not your work. B. FACTS AND QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Read and become familiar with the following facts. On 11 April 2024 Michael Evans advertises his late model EV car for sale on TradeMe. On 13 April 2024 Andrew Smith emails Michael and states ‘I am prepared to pay you $50,000 for your car.’ Not having received any other interest Michael calls Andrew by telephone on 20 April 2024, and says ‘I accept your offer, subject to you increasing the purchase price to $70,000’. Andrew responds to Michael ‘I will get back to you’. Two weeks pass by, and Michael has not heard from Andrew. Alice Margrave sees the Michael’s advertisement and contacts him by telephone on 4 May 2024. She asks him ‘will you accept $60,000 for your car’. Michael says ‘Yes, on the condition that settlement occurs on 20 May 2024’. Alice responds ‘Yes OK’. The following day Andrew calls Michael by telephone and says to him ‘I accept your offer to sell me the car for $70,000’. Michael responds ‘It is too late, Andrew. I have already sold the car to someone else’. Andrew is upset and seeks your legal advice. You should attempt to answer the following questions before the Tutorial so that you can contribute to the discussion: On the facts, what kind of contract is sought to be formed if any? It is plain no deed of covenant was intended. Hence, the contract must be parol and either unilateral or bilateral. How does the formation of a unilateral contract differ from the formation of a bilateral contract? Both unilateral and bilateral contracts are formed by offer and acceptance but offer and acceptance mean different things in the context of each type of contract. Characterise each interaction between Michael and the other two parties viewed from a legal perspective. Think about the legal propositions you have learned relating to offer and acceptance. Try to form. a view about which legal proposition might be applicable to each interaction.
BISM1201 Transforming Business with Information Systems Assignment 1 Information Systems Theory Semester 1, 2025 Information Systems Development in a Competitive Business Environment InnoTeck Solutions is a rapidly growing technology firm that specializes in providing AI - driven automation solutions for medium-sized enterprises. The company has gained significant traction in the market due to its innovative approach and customer-centric services. However, as the industry evolves, InnoTeck is facing intensified challenges from multiple sources. Their core products include: 1. Decision Support Systems o Analyze business data and provide actionable insights. o Helps businesses optimize supply chains, manage risk, and improve customer engagement. 2. Chatbots and Virtual Assistants o Provides customer support automation through various technologies. o Customizable for various industries, including retail, healthcare, and finance. 3. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Add-ons o AI integrations for existing ERP systems to improve forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management. 4. Sustainable Solutions o Focus on environmentally friendly automation by optimizing energy consumption and promoting paperless workflows. o Uses ethical AI practices to ensure transparency and accountability in automation. New startups, leveraging cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) models, have begun offering similar automation solutions at highly competitive prices. These emerging companies benefit from reduced infrastructure costs and scalable operations, making it increasingly difficult for InnoTeck to maintain its market lead. Additionally, enterprise clients are becoming more sophisticated in their requirements, demanding highly customizable solutions with superior integration capabilities. Many businesses are engaging in competitive bidding processes, further tightening profit margins for InnoTeck. At the same time, the company relies heavily on third-party AI models and cloud infrastructure providers, whose rising costs of data storage and computational resources have created financial strain. The reliance on external providers puts InnoTeck in a position where changes in supplier pricing or policies could significantly impact its business model. Meanwhile, traditional automation methods, such as established ERP systems and custom-built software, continue to serve as viable alternatives. Some clients, wary of reliance on third-party automation vendors, have chosen to invest in internal development teams rather than outsourcing their automation needs. Beyond these market shifts, large multinational corporations with extensive resources are aggressively expanding into AI-driven automation. With access to top-tier talent, significant R&D budgets, and powerful marketing strategies, these companies are capturing market share at an accelerated pace. InnoTeck’s leadership team recognizes that maintaining a competitive edge will require a fundamental shift in business strategy. In response to these challenges, InnoTeck is exploring potential avenues for low-cost leadership, product differentiation, market niche focus, or strengthening their customer and/or supplier intimacy. The leadership team is considering all options but the decision on how best to move forward remains a crucial one. As a strategic consultant for InnoTeck, you have three tasks to complete: Task 1 (12 marks) Strategy and Information System (IS) Consultancy Report (maximum 600 words) As a strategic consultant for InnoTeck, you are writing a consultancy report to your client, InnoTeck. In this report, while providing your analysis of the company’s challenges in scenario, you should 1.1) Select ONE strategy from the following four options, and define and justify your chosen strategy in detail, explaining its relevance to InnoTeck’s current challenges in the business market. In your report, you should explain specific challenges that InnoTeck faces, how your chosen strategy directly tackles these issues, and potential risks or limitations of implementing this strategy. I. Low-cost leadership II. Product differentiation III. Market niche focus IV. Strengthening customer and/or supplier intimacy 1.2) In doing so, describe how a related IS solution can support InnoTeck to achieve your chosen strategy. Be specific about system functionalities that align with your strategic choice. Be specific about how the suggested IS solution could create value for InnoTeck. 1.3) To ensure InnoTeck is trusting your solution, you should research the web and provide a real-world example of a real-world company that has successfully implemented a similar strategy. Take note of the following items when you choose the real-world example: ● Choose an example that is specific and relevant to your argument. ● Use “Google” as your search engine and read reports and cases from industry forums, online magazines, industry journals, case studies and research papers. Avoid using commercial advertisements, Wikipedia, or opinion blogs as your source. ● Please avoid repeating the examples already discussed in lectures/tutorials. Using the already used examples from your textbook or course material will result in zero mark. ● Compare InnoTeck with real-world examples of similar companies that have successfully leveraged IS for competitive advantage. ● Support your arguments with sound reasoning, statistics if needed, and references to relevant academic sources ofIS and strategy concepts. ● Practice academic referencing including in-text citation and list of references at the end of your report. Details of referencing method is in the later sections of this document. Important Note for Quality of Analysis: Your Task 1 essay should go beyond surface-level observations. Provide a critical assessment of why the selected strategy is suitable for InnoTeck, considering the company’s competitive landscape, Porter’s competition theories and industry dynamics. Please avoid major firms such as Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Samsung, UPS, Walmart, Toyota, and avoid repeating the examples already discussed in lectures/tutorials. Using the already used examples in classes will result in zero marks for task 1. Task 2 (5 marks) Ethical Considerations (maximum 200 words) Briefly discuss TWO ethical challenges InnoTeck might encounter when implementing your recommended strategy and IS solution. Use in-text citation and practice academic referencing in your answer (1-2 references suffices). Your references can come from industry reports or academic journals and conference papers, books, resources, industry protocols, standards or frameworks. Important Note for Quality of Analysis: Some of the ethical considerations you can choose to address are Data privacy and security, Transparency and accountability in AI usage, and Sustainability including social and environmental impact. Task 3 (3 marks) Strategy vs. Technology (maximum 100 words) Briefly analyze whether strategy or technology would be the primary driver of competitive advantage for InnoTeck if your recommendations are implemented. In doing so, provide evidence from your analysis in Task 1 to support your argument, making clear whether the strategic direction or the technological capabilities are more decisive. Your argument should be brief and clear within the word limit. References are not required for this task. AI Acknowledgement Ethical Use of Generative AI in Academic Work (50-200 words) ● Include a short acknowledgment regarding your use of any generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot) in your work. In your acknowledgement ● State clearly: o Whether you used such tools or not. o Ifused, describe how they assisted you (e.g., for brainstorming, refining arguments, summarizing sources). o Ifused, how did you verify the accuracy of information provided by AI tools before incorporating it into your case study? o Ifused, how did you ensure that your final submission maintained your authentic academic integrity despite AI assistance? ● If used, please list your prompts (eg. Prompt: What is low-cost leadership? Copilot: Low-cost leadership is a business strategy …etc). IMPORTANT: Missing AI Acknowledgement Task will result in 2 marks deduction from total mark of your assignment. There is no extra mark for this task.
FIT3175 Usability - Semester 1 2025 Usability Design Project (90%) Overview Working in a small group, you will design and deliver a prototype of a mobile application that allows specific users to achieve specific tasks. Through a series of design stages (Submissions 1 to 4), you will complete individual and group tasks to ensure that your project applies principles and theory covered in the unit to improve the user experience of your application. Project Brief Mobile applications are used by different types of people to easily complete goals. A well designed application can allow even a novice user to navigate and manage complex information utilising many different features of a modern mobile phone. Many people want to learn to cook or bake for a variety of reasons, but do not have anyone to teach them. Some turn to searching for recipes online, but are overwhelmed by the sheer number available and the unnecessary additional information or complex procedures many of these recipes include. The aim of this assignment is to design a mobile application that allows users to search for online cooking classes based on format and category and view or book into a cooking class, where they can participate and receive feedback on their progress. Some high level user requirements will need to be covered by the proposed app, which are: 1. Allow users to find online cooking classes that suit their needs. 2. Allow users to participate in online cooking classes. 3. Allow users to share their progress with instructors and receive feedback. 4. 5. Specific implementation of app features will be decided in Submission 2. Working in a Group By the end of the week 2 applied class, you should have allocated yourself to a group of 4 members. If any students in an applied class are left without a group, tutors may need to move some people from other groups. Once your groups have been finalised, you will remain in the same assignment group for the rest of the semester. The project includes stages that require timely completion of individual and group assessment work. Workload will be scaled to match the number of group members. Once you have been allocated to a group, you will remain in that group for the rest of the semester. Group members are expected to assume key responsibilities: ● Work in group assessments should be evenly distributed ● Agree on a communication platform. for group members to use ● Agree on tools and methods for working collaboratively ● Let your tutor know as soon as possible when a group member fails to meet their responsibilities. Note: Any extensions a student gets through special consideration for a group assessment applies to the whole group. However, these are sometimes not automatically shown in Moodle (the teaching team can see your extension but your group mates cannot). If you receive an extension, it is your responsibility to communicate this to your teammates. Even with an extension, you are still required to have worked on the group submission before and after the period for which you received the extension, ie. an extension is not grounds for not contributing to the assignment or communicating with your group mates. Please be aware that short extensions are not available for group assignments. Peer-review will be used to collect information about individual group member participation. This information will be used to evaluate each member’s contribution to the project and may be used to ask for evidence of communication/contribution, which may in turn result in adjustment of marks. Project Stages Work for this project will be completed in 4 stages: ● Submission 1 - Understand Your Users (25%, group and individual, due Friday Week 5) ● Submission 2 - Low-Fidelity Prototype (25%, individual, due Friday Week 8) ● Submission 3 - High-Fidelity Prototype and Evaluation (30%, group and individual, due Friday Week 12) ● Submission 4 - Presentation Video (10%, group and individual, due Week 14) Assessment briefs and rubrics for each stage will be made available in relevant weeks during the semester.
BIOL10008 Report: Individual Progress Task Hypothesis & predictions, and Results figure & caption 1. Based on your knowledge of catalase and how [temperature/pH/salinity] influences enzymes, what do you think will happen to catalase activity as [temperature/pH/salinity] changes? Write a hypothesis for the relationship across the range tested and include a detailed prediction of the outcome of the experiment assuming the hypothesis is correct (approx. 50-100 words). [2 marks] 2. Insert your catalase activity graph here (suggested file format, .png or .jpeg, adjust size as needed) [2 marks] 3. Write an informative caption for your figure (approx. 50-100 words). [2 marks] [Maximum 200 words total]
156.757 MARKETING STRATEGY ASSIGNMENT 2 Due date: 30 April 2025, 11:55pm NZST (Dropbox on Stream) Co-gurt – Coconut Yoghurt An investigation into the New Zealand non-diary yogurt market This assignment is entirely fictional. Background information and the data provided is based on typical patterns for brands. You are not allowed to contact any companies and or supermarkets. Base your case analysis and assignment on the information provided and secondary sources available online. (If you need to make assumptions, state them clearly.) Globally, the vegan yoghurt market has reached a value of over NZ$ 2.7 billion. It is forecast to triple before the end of this decade. The market share of vegan yoghurts in Western countries is approximately 9%. New Zealand follows this trend, dairy free yogurt alternatives are increasing in popularity, particularly dairy free coconut yogurts. Vegan yogurt can be prepared using a variety of plant sources, including almonds, soy, coconuts, flax, hemp, oats or cashews. It can be produced in variety of flavours, including vanilla, chocolate, berries etc. Traditional dairy consumption has been on the decline for decades, with each generation drinking less milk than its predecessor. A plant-based diet has been gaining popularity among the common masses, rapidly looking to replace the use of dairy products, including vegan yogurt. Studies by several renowned universities come to the conclusion that replacing meat and dairy products can help improve human health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A third reason frequently mentioned by consumers is the promotion of animal welfare. The Covid-pandemic has led to a heightened awareness of health and healthy eating, contributing further to the trend of vegetarian and vegan – including diary free - consumption. New Zealand ranks 5th in the world ranking for veganism and one-in-three New Zealanders considers reducing eating less animal products. “Flexitarians” (consumers who sometimes eat vegan/vegetarian and sometimes not) are strongly increasing, particularly among millennials. 41% of all vegans are millennials with health concerns the most often mentioned reason why to eat an animal free diet. In summary, vegan lifestyles were once considered radically left-of-centre, but the past few years have seen plant-based diets become incredibly en vogue among the wider, especially the younger population. Co-gurt is a New Zealand company, producing coconut yogurt. Founded in 2014, it was the 2nd producer of coconut yoghurt in the New Zealand market. The company has grown strongly in the last years and now employs 15 full-time staff (equivalent) and has recently expanded its production capacity by building a new plant that gives Co-gurt the opportunity to double production within the next 3 years. At the moment, Co-gurt is produced in 3 flavours: vanilla, chocolate and mixed berries. It is available in 330g and 600g plasticised cardboard containers. One-third of their sales come from the smaller size containers, with mixed berries making up over 50% of sales. The newly build production facility provides opportunities to expand the current product line: not only alternative flavours / sizes offered but to produce related coconut-non-dairy products like Drinking Co-Gurt, a thin, drinkable yogurt popular in Europe, or Co-Gurt Deserts, a higher calories ‘treat’ product. The two Co-gurt’s founders are enthusiasts of healthy living, bringing a lot of enthusiasm to the business. They are supported by a food scientist who is in charge of product refinement. Recently, they hired their first full-time marketing manager – in charge of a professionally executed marketing strategy and explorations of future (product) developments. The owners want their business to be sustainable in the long run & want to keep ownership of their product. By hiring a marketing manager (you), they expect a better understanding of their relative position in the marketplace (their Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) and possible B-O-R strategy). The Data Data for Co-gurt Case Study in word format (this can be easily copied into Excel to work on data presentation and calculate relative attribute strength. Your Assignment Your assignment is to prepare a report based on the case study attached. The report should be presented in a standard format and include: • Title Page • Executive Summary • Environmental Scan • Market Position • Exploration of Sustainable Competitive Advantage (based on the Environmental Scan and Market Position) • Options for Growth. • Summary and Recommendations • References Requirements • Format: You must follow the format outlined above. • Word Limit: 1,400-1,600 words (not including Executive Summary and References) . • Covers: All material covered in Weeks 1-7. • Report: please use 12pt font and 1.5-line paragraphing. • Executive Summary: should be no more than one page. • References: 6 references are minimum (particularly for the Environmental Scan, Market Position and Exploration of SCA). Make sure you provide details about SCA/BOR and reference this back to the textbook. References should use the APA style. The following details provide further guidance on the section requirements, as does the mark guide.
CP1402/CP5631 Assignment - Networking Case Study Introduction This case study has been divided into three (3) components. You are to design a network, research and source appropriate devices justifying choices (feasibility, efficiency, etc.), subnet the network, assign IP addresses to the appropriate devices. : . complete all parts oftheir submission.Studentsmuststartwithanewdocumentandtheymustnothaveanother personsfileintheirpossessionatanytime with each other, but each student must write theirasindependently and not show their work to other studentLocationWorkstationsWLAN addressesCanberra510128Busan6235Sapporo64London85Warsaw22Dortmund30
ECOS3010 Assignment Problem 1 (a) Lifetime Budget Constraint Derivation Given: • Population growth: Nt+1 = nNt • Endowment growth: yt+1 = αyt • Money demand: vtmt = θyt Young Period (t): Old Period (t+1): Intertemporal Budget Constraint: Final Lifetime Budget Constraint: Problem 1 (b) Money Market Clearing and Real Return on Fiat Money (i) Money Market Clearing Condition In period t, the money market clears when total real money demand equals total real money supply: where: • Ntθyt = Aggregate real money demand (from young generation) • vtM = Real value of total money supply (ii) Real Return on Fiat Money The real return on fiat money () is derived as follows: (iii) Effect of θ on Real Return • θ cancels out in the return calculation, making the real return independent of money demand preferences. • Economic intuition: While θ affects the level of money demand (vt), it does not influence its growth rate (). Problem 1 (c) Empirical Analysis for Malaysia Problem 1 (d) Problem 2 (a) Given the four-period budget constraints: Express q1 from Period 1 q1 = y0 − c1 Substitute into Period 2 Substitute into Period 3 Substitute into Period 4 Lifetime Budget Constraint The agent’s lifetime budget constraint is: Problem 2 (b) The Lagrangian for the agent’s optimization problem is: where R = 1 + r. Problem 2 (c) First-Order Conditions Maximize the Lagrangian: Solve Using Budget Constraint Substitute into budget constraint: Final Answer: Problem 2 (d) Optimal Labor Supply Given from Problem 2(c): The optimal first-period consumption is: First-Order Conditions for Labor: Solving the System: Substitute and into : Multiply through by Γ where Γ = 1 + β + β2 + β3: This yields the quadratic equation: Final Answer: Optimal Labor Supply Problem 2 (e) An increase in the initial endowment y0 leads to: 1. Higher initial consumption 2. Lower optimal labor supply in both periods: ↓ and ↓ Intuition: Richer agents substitute labor for leisure, reducing their need to work for additional income.
THE1160 Comparison Paper 2 Due: April 6, 2025 Value: 20% of Final Grade Students will write an approximately 1000-1200 word paper comparing any two or three productions or events seen during the semester. Guidelines After selecting their productions, students will compare them based on one or more of the following criteria (same as Comparison Paper 1): theme; style; convention; narrative structure; stage and space; directing; design; acting/performance; expectation vs experience; nature of the event. Students may also choose any other criteria with which to compare the productions, should they be so inspired. If you are comparing two productions, at least one must be from the second half of the semester (ie. topics of Show Reports 5-10), and neither can have been a production written about in your first paper. If you are comparing three productions, at least one must be from the second half of the semester, but you may include a production covered in the first paper as long as the topic of comparison is different (eg. if you wrote about doubling in Salesman in China for the first paper, you may select Salesman as a production for the second paper, but cannot use doubling as a point of comparison). In addition to noting the similarities and differences between the productions, students must analyze the choices ofthe creative teams made to tell their stories, discussing which choices they believed worked, which didn’t, and why. Your subjective opinion must be supported with examples from the production(s). HOT TIP: papers that compare three productions will benefit from a tighter focus! The Comparison Paper is not a review. I am not looking for whether or not you liked the productions (though you are free to say so), but what your experience of the productions was, and how they relate to each other. Other things to note: • You must include a Title Page with the title of your paper, your full name, student number, the professor’s name, and date the paper was submitted. If you don’t know how a title page should be formatted, ask me! • Papers must be submitted typed, double spaced, in a 12 point font, on single-sided, 8.5x11 paper. • You can format your paper in either Chicago, MLA, or APA style as long as you remain consistent throughout. • Spend as little time covering the plot of the productions as necessary. I have also seen the shows, so using 500 words to let me know what happened is a waste of your space. Only cover plot information that is relevant to your topic and arguments. • This is a personal paper. You may write in the first person ifyou wish. • You must back up your arguments with evidence. This can come from secondary sources, or from your own experience of the production. • Secondary sources aren’t necessary, though if you choose to use them you must include a bibliography/works cited page. • Topics and information covered in lectures (such as the definitions covered in the Glossary) do not require citation. Evaluation (20% of Final Grade) • Analysis – have you thoroughly compared and analyzed the productions? are they well chosen for comparison based on the criteria you selected? • Artistic Examples – are the examples you’ve chosen to support your analysis relevant? do they support your arguments? • Original Thinking – are you demonstrating original thinking about the chosen productions, or are you making obvious observations? • Clarity and organization – do your thoughts and arguments flow easily from one to the other? Or is the paper disjointed and hard to follow? • Synthesis of material – have you taken the information learned in class and applied it to the productions? • Spelling and grammar
Lineare Algebra I – Übungsblatt 02 Wintersemester 2024/25 Aufgabe 1. Sei G eine Menge mit zwei Elementen. Beweisen Sie, dass G genau zwei Gruppenstrukturen zulässt. Hinweis: Beweisen Sie, dass die Wahl des neutralen Elements die Gruppenstruktur bestimmt. Aufgabe 2. Sei (G, ·) eine Gruppe und H eine Teilmenge von G. Wir definieren eine Relation Beweisen Sie, dass R eine Äquivalenzrelation ist genau dann, wenn H ≠ ∅ und das Folgende gilt: Hinweis: Beweisen Sie zuerst, dass Aufgabe 3. 1. Für n ∈ N definieren wir eine Relation Rn = {(x, y) ∈ Z × Z | n dividiert x − y}. Beweisen Sie, dass Rn eine Äquivalenzrelation auf Z ist. 2. Für x ∈ Z bezeichne das Bild von x unter der kanonischen Projektion Z → Z/Rn. Beweisen Sie, dass Aufgabe 4. Geben Sie eine Bijektion zwischen N × N und N an. Hinweis: Verwenden Sie, dass jede natürliche Zahl (ungleich 0) ein Produkt aus einer ungeraden Zahl und einer Zweierpotenz ist.
