Question

Fervana Autos Inc., a large automobile company, made an initial small investment in a startup company that was developing a solar-powered car. This gave Fervana Autos controlling interests in the startup company. However, Fervana Autos had no obligations to make continued investments in the experiments of the startup company. It could invest in small amounts depending on the new product's success at each stage of its development. If the product proved to be successful, Fervana Autos would have the right to buyout the startup company. This approach to strategic alliance is referred to as _____.

Answer 1

real options perspective

Step-by-step explanation:

A real options perspective means that the investor has the right but not the obligation to invest in the other company, and/or has the right to buy it, but it is not required to do so. In this case, Fervana can invest if it considers it suitable or it can buy the start-up, buit it doesn't need to do anything if it doesn't want to.