All Competitive Advantages Do Not Accrue to Large-Sized Firms

question 45

Multiple Choice

All competitive advantages do not accrue to large-sized firms.A major advantage of smaller firms is that they:

• A) are more likely to have organizational slack.
• B) can launch competitive actions more quickly.
• C) have more loyal and diverse workforces.
• D) can wait for larger firms to make mistakes in introducing innovative products.

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Definitions:

Speculative Motive

The intention to hold cash for the purpose of taking advantage of future opportunities that may arise, such as bargain purchases or earning profits from price changes.

Investment Opportunities

Investment opportunities refer to avenues where individuals or entities can invest their resources with the expectation of generating a future financial return.

Float Motive

The reason businesses hold onto cash for transactional purposes, allowing them to meet short-term obligations without liquidating investments.

Cash Concentration

The process of consolidating cash from multiple accounts into a single account, aiming to improve the efficiency of cash management and reduce transaction costs.