In the environment of increased competition, a fitness club executive is considering the purchase of additional equipment. His alternatives, outcomes, and payoffs (profits) are shown in the following table: (a). If the executive is an optimistic decision maker, which alternative will he likely choose? (b). if the executive is a pessimistic decision maker, which alternative will he likely choose? (c). Market research suggests the chance of a favorable market for fitness clubs is 76%. If the executive uses this analysis, which alternative will he likely choose?    I have provided the data table for the problem.

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In the environment of increased competition, a fitness club executive is considering the purchase of additional equipment. His alternatives, outcomes, and payoffs (profits) are shown in the following table:

(a). If the executive is an optimistic decision maker, which alternative will he likely choose?

(b). if the executive is a pessimistic decision maker, which alternative will he likely choose?

(c). Market research suggests the chance of a favorable market for fitness clubs is 76%. If the executive uses this analysis, which alternative will he likely choose? 

 

I have provided the data table for the problem.

EQUIPMENT
Acme
Standard
High Pro
FAVORABLE UNFAVORABLE
MARKET
MARKET
$400,000
$280,000
$ 95,000
- $175,000
- $ 90,000
-$ 15,000
Transcribed Image Text:EQUIPMENT Acme Standard High Pro FAVORABLE UNFAVORABLE MARKET MARKET $400,000 $280,000 $ 95,000 - $175,000 - $ 90,000 -$ 15,000
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Equipment  Favorable market  Unfavorable market 
Acme  $400,000 -$175,000
Standard $280,000 -$90,000
High Pro  $95,000 -$15,000
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