Which approach is used by firms operating in high-end markets in order to avoid damaging the high-end brand's reputation?

What annuity payout option provides for lifetime payments to the annuitant but guarantees a certain minimum term of payments (typically 5, 10, or 20 years), whether or not the annuitant is living?

A) Period certain B) Straight life income C) Life with period certain D) Installment refund option

The objective of the first phase of network design is to

A) maximize total profits, taking into account the expected margin and demand in each market. B) select a set of desirable sites within each region where facilities are to be located. C) identify regions where facilities will be located, their potential roles, and their approximate capacity. D) specify what capabilities the supply chain network must have to support a firm's competitive strategy.