Space Fuel Inc. is considering establishing a new propellant depot to provide space vehicles a refueling point in their trek to Mars. If placed in a LaGrange point, the depot could save $50,000K annually. The depot can be constructed for $200,000K today and will be used for a period of 10 years. It has a salvage value of $10,000K at the end of its useful life. The new depot will require an annual maintenance cost of $9,000K. Capital financing is available at 4.78% per semiannual period compounded monthly. Find the present worth.

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?