A) is a generalized resource that can be leveraged in unrelated diversification. B) is a brand name that can steer a narrow assortment of business types. C) represents a public disclosure spotlighting the corporate image. D) represents an overall corporate marker covering its overriding image of sustainability and responsibility. E) is a specialized resource designed to influence profit growth. A) is a generalized resource that can be leveraged in unrelated diversification. B) is a brand name that can steer a narrow assortment of business types. C) represents a public disclosure spotlighting the corporate image. D) represents an overall corporate marker covering its overriding image of sustainability and responsibility. E) is a specialized resource designed to influence profit growth.

Exam 8: Corporate Strategy: Diversification and the Multibusiness Company

When all the resources are available or can be easily purchased or leased,the best alternative is to enter the new business opportunity via:

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Question 101

Retrenching to a narrower diversification base can be attractive or advisable when:

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Question 102

The strategic options to improve a diversified company's overall performance do NOT include which of the following categories of actions?

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Question 103

In companies pursuing a strategy of unrelated diversification:

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Question 104

A benefit of manufacturing-related value chain matchups is:

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Question 105

Diversifying into new businesses is justifiable only if it:

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Question 106

What is it called when the corporate parent creates an independent company and divests it by distributing to its stockholders new shares in the business?

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Question 107

Corporate parenting refers:

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Question 108

Which one of the following is the BEST guideline for deciding what the priorities should be for allocating resources to the various businesses of a diversified company?

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Question 109

Identify and briefly describe the six steps involved in evaluating a diversified company's business lineup and diversification strategy.

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Checking a diversified company's business portfolio for the competitive advantage potential of cross-business strategic fits does NOT involve ascertaining the extent to which sister business units:

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Question 111

Because unrelated diversification strategies at their best have only limited potential for creating long-term economic value for shareholders,it is essential that management:

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Question 112

Which of the following is NOT a contributing reason for businesses with strategic fit in R&D or technology activities to perform better together?

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Question 113

The three tests for judging whether a particular diversification move can create value for shareholders are:

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Question 114

An umbrella brand:

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Under what circumstances might an already diversified company choose to pursue corporate restructuring?

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Which of the following is NOT a major consideration in evaluating the pluses and minuses of a diversified company's strategy?

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The difference between specialized and generalized resources and capabilities is best defined in terms of:

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Which of the following is NOT a part of checking a diversified company's business units for cross-business competitive advantage potential?

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A diversified company has a parenting advantage when:

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When all the resources are available or can be easily purchased or leased,the best alternative is to enter the new business opportunity via:

Retrenching to a narrower diversification base can be attractive or advisable when:

The strategic options to improve a diversified company's overall performance do NOT include which of the following categories of actions?

In companies pursuing a strategy of unrelated diversification:

A benefit of manufacturing-related value chain matchups is:

Diversifying into new businesses is justifiable only if it:

What is it called when the corporate parent creates an independent company and divests it by distributing to its stockholders new shares in the business?

Corporate parenting refers:

Which one of the following is the BEST guideline for deciding what the priorities should be for allocating resources to the various businesses of a diversified company?

Identify and briefly describe the six steps involved in evaluating a diversified company's business lineup and diversification strategy.

Checking a diversified company's business portfolio for the competitive advantage potential of cross-business strategic fits does NOT involve ascertaining the extent to which sister business units:

Because unrelated diversification strategies at their best have only limited potential for creating long-term economic value for shareholders,it is essential that management:

Which of the following is NOT a contributing reason for businesses with strategic fit in R&D or technology activities to perform better together?

The three tests for judging whether a particular diversification move can create value for shareholders are:

An umbrella brand:

Under what circumstances might an already diversified company choose to pursue corporate restructuring?

Which of the following is NOT a major consideration in evaluating the pluses and minuses of a diversified company's strategy?

The difference between specialized and generalized resources and capabilities is best defined in terms of:

Which of the following is NOT a part of checking a diversified company's business units for cross-business competitive advantage potential?

A diversified company has a parenting advantage when:

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