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1. Explain the statement that economics is a set of tools (in an analytical toolkit).

Economics really is a set of tools for the managers. Economic theories and concepts pave the

way for manager’s decision making. Theories in economics are made to throw light on

various phenomena. They aim to understand the relationship between two or more than two

variables. When establishing such theories various tools are employed by experts in this

domain. These tools of economic analysis are embedded in the world of Mathematics.

Mathematics is the key to present day economic analysis. The use of techniques of Geometry

is gaining widespread importance in the pictorial display of economic ups and downs. Charts

and Graphs have a visual appeal and aid in grasping and assimilating economics with ease.

Having said that, the basic tools of economic analysis are Variables, Ceteris Paribus,

Functions, Equations, Identities, Graphs and Diagrams, Lines and Curves, Slopes, Limits and

Derivatives, Time Series etc. Graphs and diagrams - A graph depicts the relationship between

two or more than two sets of data or variables that are in relationship with each other. A

Graph, therefore, shows the real time relationship amongst two or more than two economic

variables. An identity throws lights on an equilibrium state. A definitional identity states that

two different alternative expressions have precisely the same meaning.

A function describes the relationship amongst two or more economic variables. It is a

technical term which is used for analysis and signifies a relationship between variables. It is

called a function. As an economic analysis tool, it shows how the value of dependent variable

changes upon a change in the value of independent variable. It also throws light on how the

value of one variable can be predicted by specifying the value of another variable. Equations

are employed for calculation of the value of an unknown variable. It shows the relationship

between the dependent and independent variables.

2. Explain Xenophon's view on what constitutes a good manager and how the manager's

objective is accomplished. What motivated Xenophon's leader?

As per Xenophon’s view, a good manager has the following qualities and accomplishes his

mission by the following strategies:

➢ Motivates his/her followers by their self-interest.

➢ Doesn’t promise what the manager cannot deliver

➢ Doesn’t make divisions amongst his/her leaders and their teams

➢ Leads from the front end and not the back

➢ Shares the fruits of success generously amongst others in the team

By having the above mentioned attributes and following the above mentioned strategies, the

good manager accomplishes his/her objectives. Xenophon’s leader was motivated by

honoring of those who obeyed and dishonoring of those who did not obey.

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1. Explain the statement that economics is a set of tools (in an analytical toolkit). Economics really is a set of tools for the managers. Economic theories and concepts pave the way for manager’s decision making. Theories in economics are made to throw light on various phenomena. They aim to understand the relationship between two or more than two variables. When establishing such theories various tools are employed by experts in this domain. These tools of economic analysis are embedded in the world of Mathematics. Mathematics is the key to present day economic analysis. The use of techniq ...
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