Explain the salient features of competition act .

In 1961, Ford Motor Company acquired Autolite, a manufacturer of spark plugs, in order to enter the profitable aftermarket for spark plugs sold as replacement parts. Ford and the other major automobile manufacturers had previously purchased original equipment spark plugs (those installed in new cars when they leave the factory) from independent producers such as Autolite and Champion, either at or below the producer’s cost. The independents were willing to sell original equipment plugs so cheaply because aftermarket mechanics often replace original equipment plugs with the same brand of spark plug. GM had already moved into the spark plug market by developing its own division. Ford decided to do so by means of a vertical merger under which it acquired Autolite. Prior to the Autolite acquisition, Ford bought 10 percent of the total spark plug output. The merger left Champion as the only major independent spark plug producer. Champion’s market share thereafter declined because Chrysler…

Wiener Haus #82 has been underperforming for a few years. The franchisee (owner of Haus #82) is frustrated and files a claim against the franchisor for breach. The franchisee claims that the agreement he signed contained a statement at the start of the agreement detailing that the business model the franchisor developed was "proven effective and profitable." On these facts, does the franchisee have a winning breach of contract claim against the franchisor? O No, the contract formed was a voidable contract. Thus, the franchisor is void of responsibility if the business model does not produce profit for the franchisee. O Yes, the franchisee relied on these statements when deciding to contract and thus the franchisor should be responsible when the business model fails to work for the franchisee. O No, courts have generally held that the type of language relied upon by the franchisee is "prefatory" and does not create a duty on the part of the franchisor. O Yes, the money paid to the…

What elements determine firm performance?  Explain.