Gerald is assessing global entry strategies for his gourmet sandwich business. He does not want to take a lot of risk and he is willing to limit his control of international stores. Gerald will likely use a(n) __________ strategy.
Select one:
a. direct investment
b. franchising
c. exporting
d. joint venture
e. strategic alliance
Answer:
b. franchising
Explanation:
For a food business like a gourmet sandwich business, the best global entry strategy Gerald will likely take that involves low risk and limit in control of international store is franchising strategy.
Franchising, which involves a contract that allows one company to use the brand and concept of another company, guarantees getting customers and retention of customers. The image of the product offered would be created in current and potential customers
.
Answer:
$44,955.10
$38,131.84
Explanation:
Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows
Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator
Investment X
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 9 = $6900
I = 7%
PV = $44,955.10
Investment Y
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 5 = $9300
I = 7%
PV = $38,131.84
To find the PV using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
3. Press compute
