Globalization Has Made Economies of Scope

question 117

Multiple Choice

Globalization has made economies of scope:

• A) more important to firms because global corporations can segment the production process.
• B) more important to firms because global corporations do not have to segment the production process.
• C) less important to firms because global corporations can segment the production process.
• D) less important to firms because global corporations do not have to segment the production process.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

Estimating the likelihood of events in terms of how well they seem to represent, or match, particular prototypes; may lead us to ignore other relevant information.

Availability Heuristic

Estimating the likelihood of events based on their availability in memory; if instances come readily to mind (perhaps because of their vividness), we presume such events are common.

Insight

A sudden realization of a problem’s solution; contrasts with strategy-based solutions.

Engineering Problem

A challenge or issue within the field of engineering that requires a solution, often involving mathematical, scientific, and practical knowledge.