Exam 6: Corporate-level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

Management restructuring typically involves changes in the composition of the ________,organizational structure,and reporting relationships.

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Question 41

Portfolio models are used to assist a firm in

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Question 42

Shaw Industries,a giant carpet manufacturer,increases its control over raw materials by producing much of its own polypropylene fiber,a key input into its manufacturing process.This is an example of

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Question 43

Portfolio management should be considered as the primary basis for formulating corporate-level strategies.

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Question 44

The primary means by which a firm can diversify are ,,and .

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Question 45

AOL purchased Time Warner for 114 billion USD in 2001.By 2003,AOL Time Warner had lost 150 billion USD in market valuation.This is an example of a

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Question 46

Academic research indicates that on average acquisitions do not create shareholder value for acquiring firms.Using examples to support your response,give some explanations for this observation.

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Question 47

According to Michael Porter,there is a tremendous allure to ________.It is the big play,the dramatic gesture.With one stroke of the pen,you can add billions to size,get a front-page story,and create excitement in markets.

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Question 48

Through joint ventures,firms can directly acquire the assets and competencies of other firms.

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Question 49

A cash cow,in the BCG framework,refers to a business that has

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Question 50

With unrelated diversification,potential benefits can be gained from vertical or hierarchical relationships; that is,the creation of synergies from the interaction of the corporate office with outside stakeholders.

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Question 51

If a multinational firm paid too high a premium for the common stock of the company,this can lead to

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Question 52

According to BNP Paribas chief economist,Julia Coronado,when businesses feel confident about the future they are more aggressive in looking for ways to grow and expand their operations.You would expect the volume of mergers and acquisitions to ________ during this period.

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Question 53

Which of the following is not a downside of portfolio models used to assist a firm in balancing its portfolio of businesses?

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Question 54

Sharing core competencies is one of the primary potential advantages of diversification.For diversification to be most successful,it is important that the

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Question 55

Which of the following is not a way a corporation tries to create shareholder value in using portfolio strategy approaches?

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Question 56

Which of the following is not a reason for merger and acquisition failures?

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Question 57

Explain potential benefits that can be gained from vertical (or hierarchical)relationships when corporations use unrelated diversification to increase value.

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Question 58

When a firm diversifies into businesses,the primary potential benefits to be derived come from relationships-those businesses that share intangible and tangible resources.

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Question 59

It is necessary for a core competence to be difficult to imitate and to be non-substitutable.

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Management restructuring typically involves changes in the composition of the ________,organizational structure,and reporting relationships.

Portfolio models are used to assist a firm in

Shaw Industries,a giant carpet manufacturer,increases its control over raw materials by producing much of its own polypropylene fiber,a key input into its manufacturing process.This is an example of

Portfolio management should be considered as the primary basis for formulating corporate-level strategies.

The primary means by which a firm can diversify are ,,and .

AOL purchased Time Warner for 114 billion USD in 2001.By 2003,AOL Time Warner had lost 150 billion USD in market valuation.This is an example of a

Academic research indicates that on average acquisitions do not create shareholder value for acquiring firms.Using examples to support your response,give some explanations for this observation.

According to Michael Porter,there is a tremendous allure to ________.It is the big play,the dramatic gesture.With one stroke of the pen,you can add billions to size,get a front-page story,and create excitement in markets.

Through joint ventures,firms can directly acquire the assets and competencies of other firms.

A cash cow,in the BCG framework,refers to a business that has

With unrelated diversification,potential benefits can be gained from vertical or hierarchical relationships; that is,the creation of synergies from the interaction of the corporate office with outside stakeholders.

If a multinational firm paid too high a premium for the common stock of the company,this can lead to

According to BNP Paribas chief economist,Julia Coronado,when businesses feel confident about the future they are more aggressive in looking for ways to grow and expand their operations.You would expect the volume of mergers and acquisitions to ________ during this period.

Which of the following is not a downside of portfolio models used to assist a firm in balancing its portfolio of businesses?

Sharing core competencies is one of the primary potential advantages of diversification.For diversification to be most successful,it is important that the

Which of the following is not a way a corporation tries to create shareholder value in using portfolio strategy approaches?

Which of the following is not a reason for merger and acquisition failures?

Explain potential benefits that can be gained from vertical (or hierarchical)relationships when corporations use unrelated diversification to increase value.

When a firm diversifies into businesses,the primary potential benefits to be derived come from relationships-those businesses that share intangible and tangible resources.

It is necessary for a core competence to be difficult to imitate and to be non-substitutable.

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Exam 6: Corporate-level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

Management restructuring typically involves changes in the composition of the ________,organizational structure,and reporting relationships.

Portfolio models are used to assist a firm in

Shaw Industries,a giant carpet manufacturer,increases its control over raw materials by producing much of its own polypropylene fiber,a key input into its manufacturing process.This is an example of

Portfolio management should be considered as the primary basis for formulating corporate-level strategies.

The primary means by which a firm can diversify are ________,________,and ________.

AOL purchased Time Warner for 114 billion USD in 2001.By 2003,AOL Time Warner had lost 150 billion USD in market valuation.This is an example of a

Academic research indicates that on average acquisitions do not create shareholder value for acquiring firms.Using examples to support your response,give some explanations for this observation.

According to Michael Porter,there is a tremendous allure to ________.It is the big play,the dramatic gesture.With one stroke of the pen,you can add billions to size,get a front-page story,and create excitement in markets.

Through joint ventures,firms can directly acquire the assets and competencies of other firms.

A cash cow,in the BCG framework,refers to a business that has

With unrelated diversification,potential benefits can be gained from vertical or hierarchical relationships; that is,the creation of synergies from the interaction of the corporate office with outside stakeholders.

If a multinational firm paid too high a premium for the common stock of the company,this can lead to

According to BNP Paribas chief economist,Julia Coronado,when businesses feel confident about the future they are more aggressive in looking for ways to grow and expand their operations.You would expect the volume of mergers and acquisitions to ________ during this period.

Which of the following is not a downside of portfolio models used to assist a firm in balancing its portfolio of businesses?

Sharing core competencies is one of the primary potential advantages of diversification.For diversification to be most successful,it is important that the

Which of the following is not a way a corporation tries to create shareholder value in using portfolio strategy approaches?

Which of the following is not a reason for merger and acquisition failures?

Explain potential benefits that can be gained from vertical (or hierarchical)relationships when corporations use unrelated diversification to increase value.

When a firm diversifies into ________ businesses,the primary potential benefits to be derived come from ________ relationships-those businesses that share intangible and tangible resources.

It is necessary for a core competence to be difficult to imitate and to be non-substitutable.

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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The primary means by which a firm can diversify are ,,and .

When a firm diversifies into businesses,the primary potential benefits to be derived come from relationships-those businesses that share intangible and tangible resources.