corp finance and retailing

corp finance and retailing

1) What is a derivatives contract? Explain using your own language( do not copy and paste and if you do so you will not get any credit) what is a option, a future and a warrant?

2)What are the advantages and disadvantages of early and late markdown policies. Name a minimum of three each (advantage & disadvantage) and provide an explanation.

3)Should a retailer’s right to security take precedence over an employee’s and a customer’s right to privacy when the retailer sets up an electronic monitoring system in its stores to curb losses from theft?