Suppose That Kohler Is Deciding Whether to Create a Line

question 111

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Kohler is deciding whether to create a line of self-installed kitchen and bathroom fixtures.In what way would Kohler's definition of its mission lead it to make a different decision than it would make if it had no defined mission and merely attempted to follow widely accepted business practices?

• A) Kohler would focus on the customers' underlying needs instead of their demand for existing Kohler products.
• B) Kohler would pursue opportunities that are very different from the areas in which it has competed successfully.
• C) Kohler would alter its conception of "gracious living" to include activities such as installing kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
• D) Kohler would not produce the new line of fixtures if it determined that doing so would not fit with its definition of "gracious living."
• E) Kohler would create the new line of fixtures if the expected profits were higher than products that could more reasonably fit under its definition of "gracious living."

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Definitions:

Purchases Journal

A specialized accounting journal used to record all purchase transactions, typically for inventory or supplies.

Open Transaction

Any financial transaction that has been initiated but not yet completed or settled.

Customer Based

Customer based refers to a business strategy or perspective centered on understanding and addressing the needs, preferences, and behaviors of customers.

Confidential

Information meant to be kept secret or private from those not authorized to see it.