An Agreement in Which Managers Pool or Share Their Organization's

question 58

Multiple Choice

An agreement in which managers pool or share their organization's resources and know-how with a foreign company, and the two organizations share the rewards and risks of starting a new venture is called a(n) _____.

• A) takeover agreement
• B) franchise sharing
• C) license lending
• D) strategic alliance
• E) foreign subsidiary

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as specified by the corporate charter, which is the minimum amount per share that shareholders will receive in the event of the corporation's liquidation.

Market Rate

The current price or cost of goods, services, or commodities as determined by the market supply and demand.

Maturity

The date on which a financial obligation must be repaid in full or the point at which an investment reaches its full value.

Time Period

A specific duration for which financial or operational activities are measured, analyzed, and reported.