1 Which of the following factors is NOT considered in determ

1. Which of the following factors is NOT considered in determining industry attractiveness? Select one: A. Nature of competitive rivalry B. Bargaining power of suppliers/customers C. Firm\'s level of differentiation D. Financial norm

2. Zeon Plus Company requires substantial investment to maintain and expand their dominant position in the growing electronic zeonites market. In fact, this investment is often in excess of the funds that the firm can generate internally. However, Zeon Plus does have a very large market share. What type of company is this, according to the BCG growth-share matrix? Select one: A. Cash cow B. Dog C. Question mark D. Star

3. The most compelling reason companies should diversify can be found in situations when: Select one: A. core competencies are not similar. B. core competencies can be leveraged with other products or into other markets. C. management is similar in various businesses. D. cash resources can be leveraged.

4. ________ attempt to help managers \'balance\' the flow of cash resources among their various businesses while also identifying the overall strategic purpose within the group of businesses. Select one: A. Growth techniques B. Market share techniques C. Portfolio techniques D. Environment techniques

5. The ______ portrays the notion that firms need to be self-sufficient in capital. Select one: A. environmental approach B. parenting approach C. portfolio approach D. patching approach

Solution

Ans:- 1. C. Firm\'s levels of differentiation.

2. D. Star

3. B. Core competencies can be leveraged with other products or into other markets.

4.C. Portfolio techniques

5. A. Enivornmental approach