Robert Pirie

Task 1: Utility Function and Elasticity of Demand1. The utility function for goods y and x is the following: u(x, y) = eyb where a + b = 1. Noting that price elasticities are derived from the uncompensated demand function x(p., Pp 0,  a) calculate the price elasticity of demand for good x; b) calculate the income elasticity of demand for good x; and c) calculate the cross-price elasticity of demand for good x.  2. Consider a person with £12 at his disposal for purchasi...

Questions: Welcome to your summative assessment for Managerial Accounting Course in the Master of Business Administration Program. The aim of this assessment is to ensure that you can conduct a case study analysis in which you demonstrate awareness of knowledge issues and apply advanced skills in analysis and evaluation of complex ideas to develop innovative solutions relevant to the cost unit, costs dynamics and costs attribution.  In performing the case analysis, carefully read the ca...

Review the main properties of the discrete time dynamics defined by the logistic map equationRead the first Lecture handouts please. 1) Download the classical introductory paper and read it http://abel.harvard.edu/archive/118r_spring_05/docs/may.pdfRead an article in Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistic_map Review the main properties of the discrete time dynamics defined by this equation very briefly in the report (2-3 pages, not more; try to avoid copy-past, use your own wo...

Project Thesis Submission Requirements Two Weeks Before VIVA (Table 2)Two weeks before the project presentation (VIVA) (see table 2) the students must submit their project Thesis onto Moodle.The thesis must be complete in itself and must cover all work undertaken under the project, even if it has been previously described in weekly reflections. It should also identify the consequences of delivering this project with respect to the Engineering environment in Bahrain, explain how your research ...

Research ReportQuestions: This assessment task requires you to conduct research and develop a Context report for a fictitious business Aroma Café. In the later parts, you are required to develop a CSR policy along with its implementation plan. You are required to conduct an evaluation for the policy developed based on the further instructions. Part A Research Report Part B CSR Policy Part C Implementation Plan (Template Provided) Part D Evaluation Report  Case Study: Aroma Cafe Aust...

Task Unit 2 Discussion - COPD   Read the following case study and answer the posed questions: Mr. Les Brown has been diagnosed with COPD 10 years ago. He has been increasingly shortness of breath doing activities of daily living, needing to rest more frequently and feels he is coughing more often. 1. Explain the pathophysiology behind the signs and symptoms of COPD   2. What relationship do you see with Mr. Brown's vital signs – 26 RR, 91% oxygen saturation, temp: 37.8, ...

Section 3: Execution, Part a - Strategic Asset AllocationSection 3 (Execution, part a): Create a strategic asset allocation based on your goals and risk tolerance. Explain your rationale in your investing plan. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using an active or passive asset allocation strategy. (Note, in the next section, you will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using an active or passive asset selection strategy.)Start with your strategic (long term) asset allocation...

Question 1: Identify the human resource functions utilized by healthcare organizations1. Identify the human resource functions (such as benefits, employee relations, and risk management). The purpose of this assignment is to conduct an interview with a representative from human resources at a local health care organization to review the role and impact of the human resources department in that organization. Refer to the resource,"Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations," located in the Stu...

Importance of Effective Academic and Professional Skills DevelopmentLO1: Describe the challenges of studying business management and thriving in professional practiceLO2: Explain the importance of effective academic and professional skills developmentLO3: Demonstrate effective team working skills Using appropriate examples that describes the challenges of studying business management and thriving in professional practice. The presentation should explain the importance of effective academic a...

One-sample t-test on Velocity Observation DataAn exercise science student measures the velocity of tosses thrown by 10 cricket bowlers. The observations are below. 142.3 � �138.6 � �140.3 � �143.1 ï¿Â&frac...