The Key to Utilizing Organizational Core Competencies Is to ________

question 31

Multiple Choice

The key to utilizing organizational core competencies is to ________ that make up the essence of the business.

• A) force organizational departments to justify the budgetary components
• B) vertically integrate and own all intermediaries
• C) own and nurture the resources and competencies
• D) emphasize global promotions
• E) segment the workforces

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), representing the profit a company generates from its core operations.

Income Tax Expense

The amount of money that an individual or corporation owes to the government based on their taxable income.

Effective Income Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed, calculated by dividing the total tax expense by the taxable income.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders as a distribution of profits, typically in the form of cash.