Communication Case 6-3 on page 334

Harvey Alexander, an all-league professional football player, has just declared free agency. Two teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, have made Harvey the following offers to obtain his services:

49ers: 1 million signing bonus payable immediately and an annual salary of 1.5 million for the five-year term of the contract.

Cowboys: 2.5 million signing bonus payable immediately and an annual salary of 1 million for the five-year term of the contract.

With both contracts, the annual salary will be paid in one lump sum at the end of the football season.

Required:

You have been hired as a consultant to Harvey's agent, Phil Marks, to evaluate the two contracts. Write a short letter to Phil with your recommendation including the method you...