Which of the Following Is TRUE

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• A) Conglomerates no longer exist in the U.S. business scene, but are common in emerging markets.
• B) Unrelated diversified firms seek to create value through economies of scope.
• C) The sharing of intangible resources, such as know-how, between firms is a type of operational sharing in related diversifications.
• D) Related linked firms share more tangible resources and activities between businesses than do related constrained firms.

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Definitions:

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem solving, and how they may influence behavior.

Mental Processes

Cognitive activities of the mind, including thinking, perception, memory, and decision-making.

Sensation

The stimulation of sensory receptors and the transmission of sensory information to the central nervous system.