Vandenberghe January 4‚ 2006 Chapter 2 Convex sets Exercises Exercises Definition of convexity 2.1 Let C ⊆ Rn be a convex set‚ with x1 ‚ . . . ‚ xk ∈ C‚ and let θ1 ‚ . . . ‚ θk ∈ R satisfy θi ≥ 0‚ θ1 + · · · + θk = 1. Show that θ1 x1 + · · · + θk xk ∈ C. (The definition of convexity is that this holds for k = 2; you must show it for arbitrary k.) Hint. Use induction on k. Solution. This is readily shown by induction from the definition of convex set. We illustrate the idea for k = 3‚ leaving the
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MARKET SEGMENTATION EXPLAINED Market segmentation is a marketing term referring to the aggregating of prospective buyers into groups (segments) that have common needs and will respond similarly to a marketing action. Market segmentation enables companies to target different categories of consumers who perceive the full value of certain products and services differently from one another. (Definition of Market Segmentation). Below are some of the criteria can be used to identify different market
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Clark 1 John Clark Bryan Russell PHL 105 Thursday 1pm The Truth Will Set You Free! Today I will be your guide as we embark on a quest of a lifetime‚ This journey begins First by Presenting a Kantian argument that lying is never permissible. After the presentation of such an argument I will begin to Revise the thesis‚ in the light of some objections by other philosophers ‚ as well as my own personal opinion on this one philosophical argument and how it works. Kant presents two arguments why
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Somaliland Policy & Reconstruction Institute (SOPRI) Name of Campaign: Somaliland Youth Development Association (SYDA) Campaign Manager: Issaq Gass Objective The objective is to open a youth complex facility which targets youth development in a country in the Horn of Africa following the market strategies specified in this plan. Target Market Product demographics All local schools and universities in the capital city of Hargeisa‚ local newspapers in the capital city‚ Somaliland TV‚ Horn
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1- Altera modified its strategy to a build to order one. This increased the led time so the company can be protected from unexpected market conditions as the technological industry is evolving too fast. Moreover this new strategy will help them avoiding past mistakes. 2- According to the success of Dell company which adopted a make to order concept as a pillar of its supply chain management‚ this strategy can be successful. The advantages of this strategy are decreasing risks as they have more
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1. Explain the reason for knowing the audience to whom the communication is being presented? A- I need to know the audience so that I can come to their level and be able to communicate effectively. 2. Describe the different methods of communication? A- Written and oral communication. Oral communication could be verbal or non verbal. Q3 Explain why it is important to check the accuracy of your written communication. How do you check it? A- It is important
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1(a) Explain the key demand side drivers of price for oil. In recent years‚ the fluctuations of oil prices have gotten the attention of the whole world. From $20s in 2003‚ it hit a mid-term peak of $148 in mid 2008‚ then fell to $30 during early 2009‚ and now back to $70-$80. Economic principles have demonstrated that the rise of oil price is a function of lack of supply and greater demand. We know that oil is lack of supply since there’s no major oil field found in the last 40 years and oil
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//QUESTION SET 1‚ Problem 1 //Part a (note‚ only certain parts will be needed for submit‚ don’t just copypasta like crazy public boolean equals( Object b ) { if ( ! (b instanceof Employee) ) return false; return getID().equals(((Employee)b).getID()); } //Part b public int compareTo( Employee b ) { int t = lastName().compareTo(b.lastName()); if(t==0) { t = firstName().compareTo(b.firstName()); if(t==0) t=getID().compareTo(b.getID()); }
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Price Price‚ which is one of the most important elements of the marketing mix‚ can be difficult to get right. Pricing too high‚ or low‚ can negatively impact on customer satisfaction and revenue. Adopting a pricing strategy is necessary to achieve desired sales objectives (Chan & Wong 2005). Research indicates that whilst a price reducing strategy‚ which is commonly used in response to strong competition‚ may see short term gains‚ rarely does it attract and retain new customers (Chan & Wong 2005)
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