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Ryanair was established in 1985 and is considered the first low cost airline in history.
Ryanair was established in 1985 and is considered the first low cost airline in history.
False
The 'Tit for Tat' strategy in the Prisoner's Dilemma involves cooperating on the first move and subsequently imitating the opponent's last action.
The 'Tit for Tat' strategy in the Prisoner's Dilemma involves cooperating on the first move and subsequently imitating the opponent's last action.
True
Corporate collusion is a rare occurrence in competitive markets and does not significantly affect pricing strategies.
Corporate collusion is a rare occurrence in competitive markets and does not significantly affect pricing strategies.
False
The arms race during the Cold War exemplified a scenario where both the U.S. and the Soviet Union chose to limit their nuclear arsenal.
The arms race during the Cold War exemplified a scenario where both the U.S. and the Soviet Union chose to limit their nuclear arsenal.
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Overfishing can occur when fishermen in a shared fishing area decide to limit their catch collectively.
Overfishing can occur when fishermen in a shared fishing area decide to limit their catch collectively.
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The Judo strategy involves forcing a direct confrontation with a stronger opponent in order to win.
The Judo strategy involves forcing a direct confrontation with a stronger opponent in order to win.
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Price competition is commonly observed between companies like Coke and Pepsi in the beverage industry.
Price competition is commonly observed between companies like Coke and Pepsi in the beverage industry.
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Workplace collaboration can decrease overall company performance if one employee withholds effort while others contribute.
Workplace collaboration can decrease overall company performance if one employee withholds effort while others contribute.
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Study Notes
Low-Cost Airlines
- Southwest Airlines was the first low-cost airline, founded in 1967.
- Ryanair, founded in 1985, was a European low-cost airline, aiming for minimal costs.
Prisoner's Dilemma
- A game theory concept where two parties choose between cooperation and betrayal, without knowing the other's choice.
- Relevant in business for strategic decisions impacting competitors/partners.
Cooperation vs. Competition Examples
- Price Competition: Coke vs. Pepsi
- Advertising Strategy: McDonald's vs. Burger King
- R&D/Innovation: Apple vs. Samsung
- Sustainability: Shell vs. BP
Prisoner's Dilemma in Different Contexts
- Airline Routes: Ryanair's decision to enter UK-Ireland routes vs. avoiding it due to potential interaction with Aer Lingus and British Airways.
- Arms Race (Cold War): US and Soviet Union's arms race due to lack of trust (nuclear proliferation).
- Corporate Collusion: Competing companies setting high prices for higher profits.
- Overfishing: Fishermen need to regulate fishing due to potential overexploitation of resources.
- Political Campaigns: Candidates either running positive or attacking campaigns in an attempt to gain voter advantage.
- Workplace Collaboration: Importance of employee collaboration for better productivity.
Prisoner's Dilemma Resolution: "Tit for Tat"
- Robert Axelrod's tournament in the 1980s tested various strategies in repeated Prisoner's Dilemmas.
- The "Tit for Tat" strategy (cooperating first, then mimicking opponent's previous move) was the winning solution.
- Demonstrates the power of reciprocity in promoting cooperation.
Judo Strategy
- A strategy focusing on maintaining a tactical advantage, avoiding direct confrontation and leveraging opponent’s weakness.
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Explore the principles of game theory through the lens of low-cost airlines and real-world scenarios like price competition and strategic advertising. This quiz delves into cooperation versus competition, highlighting examples from major companies and historical contexts. Test your understanding of concepts like the Prisoner's Dilemma and its applications in various sectors.
