1. Show that the points (0‚ 0) and on the curve e(x + y) = cos (xy) have a common tangent. (Total 7 marks) 2. The curve C has equation y = . (a) Find the coordinates of the points on C at which = 0. (4) (b) The tangent to C at the point P(1‚ 2) cuts the x-axis at the point T. Determine the coordinates of T. (4) (c) The normal to C at the point P cuts the y-axis at the point N. Find the area of triangle PTN. (7) (Total 15 marks) 3. The function f is defined by f(x) =
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CASE STUDY #1: NEW BALANCE Introduction New Balance was founded by William J. Riley in 1906 in the city of Boston. Riley started by making arch supports for customers who had to spend all day on their feet. Over time the building of arch supports led to the creation of his first running shoe in 1925. As part of a local running club‚ Riley capitalized on an opportunity to improve running shoes of the time and his designs became widely popular. His new running shoes became so
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Broad Differentiation Some important tactics necessary to gain and maintain perceived uniqueness: 1. Developing innovative products/services for broad range of customers Zara creates a “fast fashion” concept which getting designs to customers quickly. It has more style than Gap‚ faster growth than Target‚ and logistical expertise rivaling Wal-Mart. 2. Significant investments in Marketing‚ Technology Development‚ Procurement & Customer Service ZARA takes just two weeks to get a new design
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been made in assignment 1‚ that has led to the choice of the ‘’New ways of flying’’ strategy for the case company: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The strategy itself will be evaluating as well‚ regarding the following disciplines: Finance‚ Economics‚ Management Information Systems‚ Business Law and Ethics‚ Marketing and Organisational Behaviour. A new stance is developed which will show the extent of the ‘’New ways of Flying’’ strategy has been taken based on the perspectives on the disciplines. Note
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The first Nokia century began with Fredrik Idestam ’s paper mill on the banks of the Nokianvirta river. Between 1865 and 1967‚ the company would become a major industrial force; but it took a merger with a cable company and a rubber firm to set the new Nokia Corporation on the path to electronic. In 1967‚ all 3 companies merged-up to form the NOKIA Group. This NOKIA Group provided work for 460 people. The first handheld mobile phone was launched 1987‚ this phone was called Mobira Cityman. In 1992
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Problems In reviewing the case of New Balance Athletic Shoe‚ Inc. it is clear that there are a few major problems that the company is facing. First of all‚ New Balance falls behind its other major competitors‚ Nike‚ Adidas and Reebok‚ in the area of marketing. Unlike its competitors‚ New Balance does not undertake celebrity endorsements. This puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to brand building. This also causes the company to lose out somewhat on gaining awareness on a global scale as it
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right balance in their lives. Confucius felt that if equilibrium could be restored to the individual‚ then order could be restored to the family‚ to other relationships‚ to the state‚ to the world‚ and to the universe. He described the superior man as being one who could maintain centrality and universality. According to Confucius‚ “When a man pursues the Way and yet remains away from man‚ his course cannot be considered the Way.” I believe this means that if one attempts to pursue balance to better
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Problem Statement In the case of Nike versus New Balance‚ U.S Trade Representative Michael Forman will need to make a decision on the terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Mr. Forman will need to decide if it in American’s best economic interest to eliminate trade tariffs on imported footwear from Vietnam or to uphold the tariffs in place. To further complicate this matter‚ both Nike and New Balance were in disagreement on the opposed elimination of these tariffs. Background a. Theoretical
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June 21st‚ 2013 MEGATOYS (Final- Case Analysis) Problem statement New balance is 100 years old privately owned company specialized in the design‚ manufacturing and retailing of athletic footwear. The company is among the top five producers in the athletic shoe industry. It manufactures and sells its products internationally and operates factories in northern United States. Recent announcement of an Adidas-Reebok transaction would bring together two (2) of the most important rivals
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Identifying the Business Requirements New Balance had a problem. Nike owned the lion’s share of the athletic shoe market and no one could touch them. New Balance was also behind Adidas and Reebok‚ but something happened in the last two years that changed everything. Nike also had a problem. They had gotten so big that customer relations became a low priority. Nike controlled the market and dictated supply and demand to even their biggest customers. Consumer input was ignored and requests
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