Assume That You Are a Consultant for a Telecom Giant

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Essay

Assume that you are a consultant for a telecom giant based in the United States that wishes to create a joint venture with a Japanese electronics company. The joint venture is expected to enter and compete in the Scandinavian market. Suggest an organizational structure that would be most suitable for this joint venture. Also, comment on why the structure might be a good one to use.

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Definitions:

Lease Inception

The beginning date of a lease agreement when all terms and conditions are established and the lease becomes effective.

Constructive Capitalization

An accounting method that records a leasing agreement as a purchase and leaseback transaction for financial reporting purposes.

Capital Leases

Leases that are recognized by the lessee as an asset and liability on the balance sheet, based on the assumption that it involves the transfer of ownership over the lease term.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, showing the company's financial position.