P-TV and QRS-TV Are Trying to Decide Whether to Air

question 22

Multiple Choice

P-TV and QRS-TV are trying to decide whether to air a sit-com or a reality show in a given time slot. Viewers like both sit-coms and reality shows, but sit-coms are more expensive to produce than reality shows since real actors need to be hired. QRS-TV makes its decision first, and then P-TV observes that choice before making its decision. Both stations know all of the information in the decision tree below. Given the information in this decision tree, if QRS-TV announces that it will air a reality show, it can expect to:

• A)lose $5 million.
• B)earn $5 million.
• C)earn $10 million.
• D)earn $20 million.

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Definitions:

Securities Fraud

Illegal practices involving the deception of investors or manipulation of financial markets, often leading to financial loss for investors.

Organizational Control

The processes, structures, and guidelines put in place within an organization to guide the behavior of its members and achieve its objectives.

Business Ethics

The study and examination of moral and ethical problems that arise in a business environment, guiding the behavior of individuals and organizations.