QUESTION $1$

$[30]$

Tech Innovators Inc. has just launched a revolutionary new smartwatch in the market. This smartwatch incorporates cutting$-$edge features such as health monitoring, AI integration, and seamless connectivity with other devices. The company has invested heavily in R&D and marketing to create awareness and generate initial sales.

$1\mathrm{.}1$ What role does forecasting play in managing the Tech Innovators Inc's product life cycle?

$(15)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Discuss THREE strategies that Tech Innovators Inc. should employ to create awareness and generate interest in their new smartwatch.

$(15)$

QUESTION $2$

$[25]$

You have the following closing prices for a stock over the past $5$ days: $$34,$$$33,$$$34,$$$34,$ and $$30.$

You want to calculate the $3-$day simple moving average $($SMA$).$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Calculate the price for day $6,7$ and $8$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Outline and discuss your conclusions for day $9$ and $10?$

$(10)$

QUESTION $3$

$(15)$