In order to implement a cost-leadership strategy effectively, a <span>functional and mechanistic</span> structure is preferred in a firm. The cost leadership strategy in business was developed by Michael Porter regarding competitive advantage. The ultimate goal is to achieve the lowest cost of manufacturing and operating your product within the industry. 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
In 9 years after depositing $160, in my savings account would be $289.6
The formula for simple interest and procedure we will use to solve this exercise is:
S.I.= (P*R*T)/100
Where:
- P = principal
- R = rate of interest in % per annum
- T = time
Information about the problem:
- P = $160
- R = 9%
- T = 9 years
- Total amount = ?
Applying the simple interest formula, we get:
S.I.= (P*R*T)/100
S.I.= (160* 9*9)/100
S.I.= $129.6
Calculating the total amount that would be in my savings account, we get:
Total amount = P + S.I.
Total amount = $160 + $129.6
Total amount = $289.6
<h3>What is simple interest?</h3>
It is the operation in which we calculate the profit produced by a capital loaned at a given percentage.
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Answer
The answer and procedures of the exercise are attached in the following archives.
Step-by-step explanation:
You will find the procedures, formulas or necessary explanations in the archive attached below. If you have any question ask and I will aclare your doubts kindly.  
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: Investment for Desmond and US foreign direct investment. 
Explanation:
This is an investment for Desmond because he owns the store. He is therefore the equity shareholder and investor into the store. 
It is also a U.S. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) because FDI is what describes a situation where an entity from a country goes to another country and sets up a business there that they will own and operate. Desmond being a U.S. citizen is operating a store in another country so this is U.S. FDI. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Explanation:
Financial health of the company.
Company's brand value. 
Work culture and environment. 
wages and salary ofc