Although Alcoa had various and better strategic options, its strategy during 2010-2013 was sub-optimal and didn't result in sustainable growth. Alcoa's decisions and misconduct could have resulted in Deadweight Losses (in both the prices of Aluminium and in Alcoa's stock prices) and reduced...

During 2009-2015, Xerox, Inc. (“XRX”) operated in a very difficult environment characterized by mature products, technical insolvency, high perceived risk, low stock prices; failed acquisitions; apparent group-think; Managerial Entrenchment; apparent lack of coordination among Xerox's...

This artice presents new decision models for franchising, and optimal conditions for franchising. Franchising has become a major business model (particularly in the retailing industry) and the decision to franchise, and the associated franchising terms can have significant impact on company...

Existing Options theories are now the foundation for derivative products and most risk management techniques. Many researchers have analyzed options and derivative products from only the risk management and investment/speculation points of view, but not from a decision-making point of view. One...

Investment Decision Analysis using NPV has become the primary method of investment evaluation. However, NPV, Modified-IRR (MIRR) and related approaches are deeply flawed and are very sensitive to the time horizon, the signs of the periodic cash flows, and discount rates that exceed 100% or are...