Cost of equity is calculated as -
Cost of equity = Risk free return + Beta * (Market risk - Risk free return)
Given,
Risk free return = 5.3 %
Market risk = 12 %
Beta = 1.05
Cost of equity = 5.3 % + (1.05*(12-5.3%))
Cost of equity = 12.335 % or 12.24 %
Answer:
Concentrated Targeting Strategy
Explanation:
Concentrated Targeting Strategy refers to a situation in which an organization focus its marketing efforts on only a specific segment of the market. That is, only one marketing mix is developed.
Concentrated Targeting Strategy allows the producer focus on the needs and wants of a particular segment of the consumers/ population. The producer directs all it's efforts to the satisfaction of a segment of the consumers.
Concentrated Targeting Strategy could be disadvantageous if the demand of the focused segment of consumers is low. Low demand will affect the financial position of an organization.
Liability insurance or legal liability
Answer:
B. To weigh the various alternatives and choose a course of action
Explanation:
The major steps involved in a proper decision-making process include; Identifying the problem, understanding the problem by obtaining the necessary information, developing alternatives, choosing the best alternative that would address the ethical issue at hand, and implementing the best alternative.
The aim of the entire process of decision-making would be faulted if at the end, a course of action is not taken. The decision made at the end of the day, should address the initial concern raised. This decision would also need to be reviewed to ensure that it is the right step.
Determining ways to maximize profit for the company may not be the issue at hand, as several factors could inform the decision making process.
McDonald’s requires $750,000 in cash or liquid assets, a $45,000 initial fee, plus a monthly service fee based on the restaurant’s sales performance and rent.
Explanation:
According to McDonald's, total project expenditures, including construction costs and upgrades, vary from $1 million to $2.2 million. The number is determined by the restaurant geography and scale and the preference of kitchen equipment, branding, design style and landscaping.
McDonald's charges a franchisee premium of $45,000 and a monthly service rate equivalent to 4% of gross sales. Franchisees also have to pay rent, a proportion of the monthly sales to the client.
The International Union of Service Employees estimates that franchisees pay an average of 10.7% of revenue in rental costs.
The startup costs for McDonald's franchisee are like those of KFC, Wendy and Taco Bell.
