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What was the primary reason Ryanair was considered a low-cost airline in Europe?
What was the primary reason Ryanair was considered a low-cost airline in Europe?
In the context of corporate competition, what is a key characteristic of price competition?
In the context of corporate competition, what is a key characteristic of price competition?
What strategy emerged as the winning approach in Robert Axelrod's repeated prisoner's dilemma tournament?
What strategy emerged as the winning approach in Robert Axelrod's repeated prisoner's dilemma tournament?
What challenge does corporate collusion create for market dynamics?
What challenge does corporate collusion create for market dynamics?
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What is a potential consequence of overfishing in a shared fishing area?
What is a potential consequence of overfishing in a shared fishing area?
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What is a notable feature of the 'Judo strategy' in business?
What is a notable feature of the 'Judo strategy' in business?
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What dilemma do political candidates often face during campaigns?
What dilemma do political candidates often face during campaigns?
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What common outcome can result from lack of trust in arms races, such as during the Cold War?
What common outcome can result from lack of trust in arms races, such as during the Cold War?
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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 entities choose between cooperation and betrayal.
- Relevant in business to understand strategic decisions.
- Unknown actions of the other party create uncertainty.
Cooperation vs. Competition Examples
- Price Competition: Coke vs. Pepsi
- Advertising Strategy: McDonald's vs. Burger King
- R&D and Innovation: Apple vs. Samsung
- Sustainability and Environmental Policies: Shell vs. BP
Prisoner's Dilemma in the Business World
- Airline Route Entry: Ryanair's choices in the UK-Ireland route, facing uncertainty of other airlines’ actions (Aer Lingus & BA).
- Corporate Collusion: Competing companies might set high prices to keep profits—though price wars hurt all involved.
- Overfishing: Fishermen's dilemma: the need for cooperation to avoid overexploitation, but individual incentives encourage overfishing.
- Political Campaigns: Negative campaigning strategy – attacking opponents or running positive campaigns.
- Workplace Collaboration: Productivity gains from teamwork can be reduced by one employee withholding effort.
Repeated Prisoner's Dilemma Tournament
- In the 1980s, political scientist Robert Axelrod conducted a tournament of strategies for the Prisoner's Dilemma.
- The winning strategy, "Tit for Tat," involved cooperating first and then mimicking one's opponent's previous move.
- This underscored the importance of reciprocity for successful cooperation.
Arms Race (Cold War)
- The U.S. and Soviet Union were caught in an arms race (competition for ever increasing nuclear weapons).
- Mutual distrust fueled the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Judo Strategy
- A method for navigating competitive situations
- Emphasizes flexibility and leveraging opponent's force/strategy.
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Explore the concepts of the Prisoner's Dilemma and low-cost airlines in the business world. This quiz covers strategic decisions companies face regarding competition and cooperation, featuring examples like Coke vs. Pepsi and Ryanair's market strategies. Test your understanding of how these dynamics affect corporate behavior.
