Joe Has Redesigned an App That Helps Businesses Organize Their

question 33

Multiple Choice

Joe has redesigned an app that helps businesses organize their taxes after a rival gained market share. The IRS and the Society of Certified Public Accountants have said the app meets tax standards. The app would be considered a(n)

• A) sustainable competitive advantage.
• B) strategic alliance.
• C) competitive adjustment.
• D) business process reengineering.

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Definitions:

Security Market Line

A graphical representation of the expected return of all risky marketable securities as a function of their beta, or systemic risk, according to the capital asset pricing model.

Diversifiable Risk

Relates to the risk that can be reduced or eliminated from a portfolio by holding a variety of investments.

Non-Diversifiable Risk

A type of investment risk that cannot be eliminated through diversification, arising from factors that affect all companies.

Efficient Markets Hypothesis (EMH)

The hypothesis is that actual capital markets, such as the TSX, are efficient.