The Fastest and Easiest Way for a Firm to Diversity

question 73

Multiple Choice

The fastest and easiest way for a firm to diversity its portfolio of businesses is through acquisition because:

• A) of barriers to entry in many industries.
• B) it is difficult and time intensive for companies to develop products that differ from their current product line.
• C) innovation in both the acquired and the acquiring firm is enhanced by the exchange of competencies resulting from acquisition.
• D) unrelated acquisitions are usually uncomplicated because the acquired firm is allowed to continue to function independently as it did before acquisition.

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Customers List

A record or database that contains information about a business's customers, including contact information and transaction history.

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The process of generating bills for goods or services provided, requesting payment from customers.

Sales Account

An account in the general ledger that records the revenue from goods sold or services rendered to customers.

Accounts Receivable

The balance of money owed to a firm for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for by customers.