The nikon camera company introduced a new single-lens reflex digital camera to the market. the camera had a large memory capacity, had the quickest shutter speed on the market, and was housed in a lightweight titanium shell. nikon knew with the features and technology of this camera it could charge a premium price to capture the attention of the innovators and early adopters. what type of pricing strategy did nikon select?

Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

What are the general categories of capital budget scenarios? describe the overall decision-making context for each.

The school cafeteria can make pizza for approximately $0.30 a slice. the cost of kitchen use and cafeteria staff runs about $200 per day. the pizza den nearby will deliver whole pizzas for $9.00 each. the cafeteria staff cuts the pizza into eight slices and serves them in the usual cafeteria line. with no cooking duties, the staff can be reduced by half, for a fixed cost of $75 per day. should the school cafeteria make or buy its pizzas?