MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS SBS – MBA Assignment 2026 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS All assignments are to be submitted on 27th February 2026 on https://atms.academiaerp.com/ Completion of the course evaluation survey is a mandatory requirement. You are required to complete the survey and submit a screenshot of the completed survey along with your assignment document. Please note that failure to complete the survey may result in delay in processing your degree and releasing the grades. Any Assignment submission extension request must come to Azra Fatima (Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Academics) afatima@atmsedu.org 5 days before the date of submission with a valid reason and supported documentary evidence. APA 7th edition referencing guidelines needs to be followed. Similarity between student’s work is strictly not accepted, any student found with similar work will be graded Zero and fail for the course. However, Plagiarism is an academic offence and will not be tolerated. Any revaluation request should come in 5 days of grade release. Any late request will not be obliged.(Form and other details shall be shared based on request) Revaluation cannot be requested for plagiarized assignments as the assignment stands as an academic misconduct. If a program participant submits the assignment late, but within 1 week after the submission date a 20%penalty will be applied Re-evaluation request is NOT applicable for any failed courses provided the mark range from 59 to 69.Any grade which is below the range is however not applicable for this request. Any rescheduling request can be fulfilled within one week after the actual date of the assessment. Anylate request will not be obliged. Assignment once submitted to exam board is final for marking. Second extension cannot be provided without supporting documentary evidence. Program participants are strongly advised to keep a copy of their work in case the submitted copy shouldgo astray. PS. Kindly note to adhere to all the above instructions. Failing to read this, ATMS will not be responsible for anyactions taken.
Total Marks________ / 90
PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is defined as providing material from an uncredited source, or without the acknowledgementof the original author. For longer submissions and reports, students are required to provide an Assignment Cover Sheet, which states that submission is their original work, and has not been submitted for another assignment, either in that course, or another
Plagiarism may have many forms including but not limited to:
Outright copying another author’s work without acknowledgement Cut and paste without the correct citation and acknowledgement. Copying key words but changing the sentence structure without crediting theoriginal source Copying the sentence structure but changing some words without crediting theoriginal source Following the structure or organization of another author’s work, or order ofpresentation of ideas Submitting work that was created by an unacknowledged third party (i.e., writingservice, or another student Copying from published authorities without acknowledgement Failure to correctly use quotation marks when expressing another author’s idea Incorrect or improper use of in-text citation and referencing Missing or incorrectly presented bibliography or reference list Pretending ownership of another author’s ideas Making work available to another person for copying Falsifying results The plagiarism tolerance for MBA is 8 %. In cases where the plagiarism percentage exceeds the tolerance, students are given a second chance to rework on their assignments and submit. However, if the percentage continues to exceed the tolerance percentage the student will be awarded one grade. Answer all the Questions. (Word Limit 1500-2000 words) Question 1 Production and Productivity in the UAE Tech Sector
A UAE-based startup produces drones for logistics and surveillance. The table below shows the relationship between the number of engineers employed and total output per month:
Engineers
Total Product
Marginal Product
Average Product
0
0
1
12
2
28
3
48
4
64
5
76
6
84
Tasks: a) Complete the table by calculating the marginal and average product.
b) Identify the point at which diminishing returns begin and explain why this occurs.
c) Discuss how marginal and average product trends might influence hiring decisions in a UAE tech startup.
(15 Marks)
Question 2 For each scenario, calculate the elasticity and interpret its type:
a) The price of petrol in Abu Dhabi rises from AED 2.50 to AED 3.00 per litre, reducing monthly consumption from 10,000 to 9,000 litres.
b) The price of luxury apartments in Dubai Marina decreases from AED 15,000 to AED 14,000 per month, reducing the quantity of apartments supplied from 120 to 110 units.
c) The price of organic dates increases from AED 50 to AED 60 per kg, and the demand for premium dates rises from 200 to 240 kg.
d) The price of airline tickets from Dubai to Riyadh falls from AED 1,200 to AED 1,000, leading to a reduction in hotel bookings in Riyadh from 500 to 450 rooms.
Explain the type of elasticity observed in each case (price elasticity of demand, price elasticity of supply, or cross elasticity).
(15 Marks)
Question 3 A UAE-based solar panel manufacturer faces the following cost and revenue structure. The market price is AED 2,000 per panel:
Quantity
Total Cost
Total Revenue
Profit
0
5,000
0
1
6,800
2,000
2
8,500
4,000
3
10,200
6,000
4
13,000
8,000
5
17,000
10,000
6
22,000
12,000
Tasks: a) Complete the profit column.
b) Determine the profit-maximising output and explain why.
c) Discuss the likely long-run equilibrium for this manufacturer in the UAE solar industry, considering potential government incentives and foreign competition.
(15 Marks)
Question 4 The table below shows monthly supply and demand for EV charging stations in Abu Dhabi:
Price per charging session
Monthly Supply
Monthly Demand
AED 10
50
200
AED 15
100
150
AED 20
150
100
AED 25
200
50
Tasks: a) Identify the equilibrium price and quantity and explain your reasoning.
b) Suppose the UAE government introduces a subsidy for EV charging stations, increasing supply by 50 units at each price. Calculate the new equilibrium price and quantity and explain why the price changes as it does.
(10 Marks)
Question 5 Using real-world examples from 2024–2025, analyse the impact of dynamic pricing in the ride hailing market:
a) Explain how dynamic pricing adjusts to supply and demand, citing examples of pricing surges during peak hours.
b) Discuss the economic rationale for dynamic pricing and its effects on consumer and producer surplus. Support your analysis with academic or journalistic sources and data.
(15 Marks, 400 words max.)
Question 6 In 2025, e-commerce platforms (e.g., Noon, Amazon) implemented new pricing strategies due to rising competition.
a) Explain price discrimination and its application in online retail, providing examples from 2024–2025.
b) Analyse short-term impacts on market efficiency and consumer welfare.
c) Discuss potential long-term outcomes, drawing on historical trends in similar markets.
Include an introduction and conclusion, and support your analysis with suitable academic sources.
(20 Marks, 600 words max.
