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Franchising, 6e helps learners develop a clear, realistic picture of franchising with insights designed to assist those entering the field. The text answers major franchising questions as it explores the franchiser-franchisee relationship using a unique, three-part perspective. First, the franchiser and franchisee are introduced as independent business people who must manage their separate business affairs. Second, the franchiser and franchisee are presented as dependent upon each other for success in business. Third, the franchiser-franchisee relationship is highlighted as an interdependent contractual obligation that is legally binding upon both parties. Success stories throughout the text add practical knowledge and industry insights into franchising. Case studies at the close of each chapter help the reader analyze franchise situations and develop sound judgment in handling potential issues and problems.

A new edition of the widely-used engineering economics text. Employs a cash-flow approach to economic theory and prepares the reader to systematically perform economic justification of capital investments in a real-world setting. Stresses learning by example, with real-life cases. Updated and revised to reflect current practice, covering before- and after-tax analyses, and cost of capital, including the effects of inflation on capital investment, public sector economics.

For Engineering Economics courses, found in departments of Industrial, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. New from the author of the best-selling Contemporary Engineering Economics text, Fundamentals of Engineering Economics offers a concise, but in-depth coverage of all fundamental topics of Engineering Economics.

Engineering Economic Analysis Eleventh Edition In-text Student CD ISBN:978-0-19-977804-1

Product Description: Engineering Economic Analysis Eleventh Edition In-text Student CD ISBN:978-0-19-977804-1