Exit door

MUCH ATTENTION is given to where the entrance to a mall or office is located.

- By Tony Samson

Usually, the main entrance is at a drop-off point that is conveniently located. But what about the exits? These may be in the same area as the entrance, except in case of a fire or earthquake. Looking for the emergency exit door does not seem to be a priority when thinking of how to get to a meeting place.The exit is an architectural metaphor for an ending. Emergency exits are designed to allow safe passage out of a building or room. Theme parks have an elaborate system of managing crowds for popular rides by having separate entrances and exits. The latter allows large groups to empty into a street outside to allow a fresh line of customers to be seated. (Screaming during the ride is encouraged.)

Exit strategies are also used in managing investment portfolios and retirement plans.

Savers are advised to have an exit plan when they set up their investments. At first, it is the yields and risk appetites that get evaluated. Afterwards, it is the liquidity of the investment and the market for the portfolio holdings that are considered. The exit strategy evaluates the timing and the price points targeted in terminating or replacing investments.