Which Strategy Might Be the Most Likely When Management Realizes

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which strategy might be the most likely when management realizes that the current industry is unattractive and that the firm lacks outstanding skills that it could easily transfer to related products or services in other industries?

• A) concentration
• B) horizontal growth
• C) concentric diversification
• D) vertical growth
• E) conglomerate diversification

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Definitions:

Slow-Growth Industry

An industry characterized by low annual growth rates, often mature in nature, facing limited prospects for expansion.

Relative Market Share

A measure of a company's sales or revenues as a proportion of the total sales or revenues of the industry or market it operates in.

Portfolio Analysis Matrix

A strategic tool used by companies to evaluate their product lines or business units, often considering market growth and market share.

Inject Cash

To provide an influx of money into a business or project, often to stimulate growth, address financial challenges, or take advantage of new opportunities.