If McDonald's Were to Map the Profit Pool in the Quick-Service

question 48

Multiple Choice

If McDonald's were to map the profit pool in the quick-service restaurant industry, it would do all of the following EXCEPT

• A) Define the industry's boundaries and size.
• B) Estimate the profit potential in each part of the value chain.
• C) Focus on unattractive industries ignored by competitors.
• D) Select the strategy to use where the largest profit pools are located.

Enumerate immediate actions recommended by the Federal Trade Commission for identity theft victims.

Understand the concept of opportunity costs related to financial decisions.

Identify and differentiate between various types of bank accounts and their features.

Recognize the risk and liability associated with debit and credit card usage.

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