Alternatives 1 and 2 in the Following Payoff Table Represent

question 85

Essay

Alternatives 1 and 2 in the following payoff table represent the two possible manufacturing strategies that the EKA manufacturing company can adopt.The level of demand affects the success of both strategies.The states of nature (S_I)represent the levels of demand for the company products.S₁,S₂,and S₃ characterize high,medium,and low demand,respectively.The payoff values are in thousands of dollars. The management believes that weather conditions significantly affect the level of demand.48 monthly sales reports are randomly selected.These monthly sales reports show 15 months with high demand,28 months with medium demand,and 5 months with low demand.12 of the 15 months with high demand had favorable weather conditions.14 of the 28 months with medium demand had favorable weather conditions.Only 1 of the 5 months with low demand had favorable weather conditions.If the weather conditions are poor,determine which manufacturing strategy the company should implement.

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

the process of distinguishing a product or service from others, to make it more attractive to a particular target market.

Peak Efficiency

The highest level of performance or productivity that a system, device, or organization can achieve under ideal circumstances.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where different prices are charged for the same product or service in different markets or to different segments of consumers based on demand, market conditions, or other factors.

Disguised Subsidy

A form of financial support that is not explicitly recognized as a subsidy, often embedded within other transactions or policies that provide an advantage to certain firms or sectors.