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1 EC611--Managerial Economics Optimization Techniques and New Management Tools Dr. Savvas C Savvides, European University Cyprus
2 Models and Data Model a framework based on simplifying assumptions it helps to organize our economic thinking based on a simplified picture of reality We focus on key elements Data the economist s link with the real world 1. time series 2. cross section Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 1
3 Real and Nominal Variables Many economic variables are measured in money terms Nominal values measured in current prices Real values adjusted for price changes compared with a base year measured in constant prices Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 2
4 Real & Nominal Values--Example Land Prices (Hilton Park Area, Nicosia) 2,500 27, ,000 Price Index (2000=100) Real Land Price (in 2000 prices) 33,783 68, ,000 Real Land Price (in 1960 prices) 2,500 5,084 9,250 (2,500*100) / 7.4 = 33,783 (125,000*7.4) / 100 = 9,250 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 3
5 Evidence in Economics Evidence collected and produced from empirical observation and testing may allow us to accumulate support for a theory, or to reject it, or indicate points for further research and investigation Scatter diagrams help us to test and validate economic theory with empirical reality Econometrics is a more sophisticated method that takes this task of empirically validating theory further using statistical techniques Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 4
6 Data & Scatter Diagrams Price Year Price Quantity X (7.0, 80) X X X X X (6.0, 100) X Quantity Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 5
7 Economic Models: An Example Examples: 1. Quantity of CDs demanded depend on (or is a function of): f (Prices, income, preferences) 2. Revenues are a function of Sales: f (Q) Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 6
8 Expressing Economic Relationships Equations: TR = 100Q - 10Q 2 e.g. if Q=1 TR = 100(1) 10(31) 2 = 90 Tables: if Q=3 TR = 100(3) 10(3) 2 = 210 Q TR Graphs: TR Q Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 7
9 25 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 8
10 Total, Average, & Marginal Cost AC = TC/Q e.g. for Q=3 AC = 180/3 =60 MC = TC/ Q For Q from 3 to 4: MC = ( )/(4-3) =60 / 1 = 60 AC Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 9 Q TC MC
11 Total, Average, & Marginal Cost TC ($) 240 TC Q AC, MC ($) MC AC Q Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 10
12 Profit Maximization Profit = TR - TC Q TR TC Profit Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 11
13 Profit Maximization ($) 300 TC 240 TR Profit Q Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 12
14 Slope of a Line Slope between A & B P/ Q = -5 / +5 = - 1 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 13
15 Slope of a Line Price Quantity Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 14
16 Slope of Non-Linear Relationships Total Revenue Slope of TR at A is positive: Slope of tangency at pt. A Slope of TR at B is negative Slope of tangency at pt. B A B TR Quantity Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 15
17 Concept of the Derivative (1) Optimization analysis can be conducted much more efficiently using differential calculus. This relies on the concept of the derivative, which resembles the concept of the margin. For example, if TR = Y and Q =X, the derivative of Y with respect to X is equal to the Y w.r.t. X, as the X approaches zero. dy dx = lim X 0 Y X Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 16
18 Concept of the Derivative (2) Let s expand on the right hand side. Since Y depends on X, Y = f ( X ) Y = X X = X (tautology). Add & subtract X on RHS. X = (X+ X) (X) Y = f(x+ X) f(x) Divide both sides by X Y/ X = [f(x+ X) f(x] / X Substituting the RHS of the last expression in the derivative expression, we get dy/ dx = [f(x+ X) f(x] / X Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 17
19 The Derivative An Example If Y = X 2 dy/ dx = [(X+ X) 2 X 2 ] / X dy/ dx = [ X 2 + 2X * X) + ( X) 2 -X 2 ] / X dy/ dx = [ (2X * X) + ( X) 2 ] / X dy/ dx = [ (2X * X)/ X ] + [( X) 2 / X] Cancelling the X terms dy/ dx = (2X + X) This says that at the limit, i.e., as X 0, the whole expression will approach 2X (since X=0) Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 18
20 Rules of Differentiation Constant Function Rule: The derivative of a constant, Y = f(x) = a, is zero for all values of a (the constant). Y = f( X) = a dy 0 dx = Y 10 Changes in X do not affect the value of Y. Horizontal lines have zero slope! Y = 10 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 19 X
21 Rules of Differentiation Power Function Rule: The derivative of a power function, where a and b are constants, is defined as follows. b Y = f( X) = ax dy dx = bax b 1 Example: Y = 3X 2 Derivative: dy/dx = 2 * 3X 2-1 = 6X Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 20
22 Power Function --Example Equations: TR = 100Q - 10Q 2 Tables: Q TR Graphs: TR TR MR = dtr/dq = Q MR Q Q MR Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 21
23 Rules of Differentiation Sum-and-Differences Rule: The derivative of the sum or difference of two functions U and V, is defined as follows. U = g( X) V = h( X) dy du dv = ± dx dx dx Y = U ± V Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 22
24 Rules of Differentiation Product Rule: The derivative of the product of two functions U and V, is defined as follows. U = g( X) V = h( X) Y = U V dy dv du = U + V dx dx dx Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 23
25 Rules of Differentiation Quotient Rule: The derivative of the ratio of two functions U and V, is defined as follows. U = g( X) V = h( X) Y ( du ) U( dv ) dy V = dx dx 2 dx V U = V Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 24
26 Rules of Differentiation Chain Rule: The derivative of a function that is a function of X is defined as follows. Y = f ( U ) U = g( X ) dy dy du = dx du dx Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 25
27 Optimization With Calculus (1) Optimization often requires finding the max. or the min. of a function (e.g. maxtr, mintc, or maxπ) Find X such that dy/dx = 0. This means that the curve of the function has zero slope Example: Given that TR = 100Q 10Q 2 d(tr) / dq = Q Setting dtr/dq =0, we get 0 =100 20Q 20Q = 100 Q* = 5 Therefore, Total Revenues are maximized at Q* = 5 To find the optimum Price, we go to the demand equation from which the TR function derived: P = Q P* = (5) = 50 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 26
28 Optimization With Calculus (2) Equation: TR = 100Q - 10Q TR TR MR = dtr/dq = Q = 0 20Q = 100 Q MR Q = 5 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 27
29 Optimization With Calculus (2) To distinguish between a max and a min, we use the second derivative. Second derivative rules: If d 2 Y/dX 2 > 0 (positive), then X is a minimum. If d 2 Y/dX 2 < 0 (negative), then X is a maximum. In the example, we found d(tr) / dq = Q d 2 (TR)/dQ 2 = - 20 (negative) Therefore, we know that the TR function is at a maximum ( top of the hill ) at Q = 5 Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 28
30 Multivariate Optimization Multivariate functions: TR = f (Sales, Advertising, prices, ) TC = f ( wages, interest, raw materials, ) Demand = f (price, income, P of substitutes, ) To optimize a function that has more than one independent variables, we use the partial derivative. Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 29
31 Multivariate Optimization (2) The Partial Derivative: The partial derivative (indicated by ) is used in order to isolate the marginal effect of each one of the independent variables. The same rules of differentiation apply, except that when we differentiate the dependent variable w.r.t. one variable, we hold all other variables constant. Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 30
32 Partial Derivative--Example Suppose that Profits (π) are a function of the sales of products X and Y as follows: π = f (X, Y) = 80X 2X 2 XY 3Y Y To find the partial derivative of Π w.r.t X, we hold Y constant (i.e. Y =0) to get: π / X = 80 4X Y To find the partial derivative of Π w.r.t Y, we hold X constant (i.e. X =0) to get: π / Y = 100 X 6Y Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 31
33 Max or Min Multivariate Functions Example (cont) To max or min a multivariate function, we set each partial derivative equal to zero and solve the resulting simultaneous equations: π / X = 80 4X Y = 0 π / Y = 100 X 6Y = 0 To solve these simultaneous equations, we multiply the 1 st by (-6) and the 2 nd by (-1) to get: X +6Y = X 6Y = X = 0 Therefore, X = 380 / 23 = Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 32
34 Max or Min Multivariate Functions Example (cont) Substituting X = into the first equation, we find the value of Y: 80 4 (16.52) Y = Y = 0 Y = Thus, the firm maximize Profits when it sells unit of Y and units of X. Thus: π = 80X 2X 2 XY 3Y Y π = 80(16.52) 2(16.52) * (13.92) (13.92) π = 1, Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 33
35 Constrained Optimization So far, we dealt with unconstrained optimization However, in most real life situations, firms are faced with a series of constraints (budget, capacity, lack of raw materials, etc). In these cases, we need to optimize (max or min) the objective function (profits, revenues, costs, market share, etc) subject to the constraints faced by the firm. We have two methods to solve constrained optimization problems: 1. Substitution Method (used for simple functions) 2. Lagrangian Method (used for complex functions) Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 34
36 New Management Tools Benchmarking: finding out what processes or techniques excellent firms use and adopt & adapt Total Quality Management: the constant improvements in product quality and processes to deliver consistently superior service and value to customers Reengineering: seeks to completely reorganize the firm (processes, departments, entire firm). Radically redesigning processes to achieve significant gains in speed, quality, service, profitability The Learning Organization: continuous learning both on the individual level as well as on the collective level. It is based on five ingredients: a new mental model - achieve personal mastery develop system thinking develop shared vision strive for team learning Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 35
37 Other Management Tools Broad Banding: eliminating multiple layers of salary levels, and increasing labor flexibility Direct Business Model: dealing directly with the consumer, eliminating distributors and saving on time and costs (e.g, Dell ) Networking: the formation of strategic alliances to increase the synergies and capitalize on individual competences Pricing Power: being able to increase prices faster than costs thus increasing profits Small-World Model: large firms may gain efficiency by simulating the operation of small firms by breaking up the process in smaller scale and linking the units or individuals through organizational systems Virtual Integration: the blurring of traditional boundaries between manufacturer and its suppliers and manufacturer and customer supply chain management Virtual Management: the simulation of the production process and consumer behavior using computer models Managerial Economics DR. SAVVAS C SAVVIDES 36
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