Porter's "Diamond" Model

question 26

Multiple Choice

Porter's "diamond" model:

• A) Explains competitive advantage of leading industries within the same country
• B) Explains competitive disadvantage of globally leading industries in different countries
• C) Has been criticized for ignoring history
• D) Has been criticized for focusing on institutions

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Financial outlays directly resulting from the creation of goods a business trades, including materials and manpower.

Standard Cost Variances

The differences between the expected standard costs of manufacturing a product and the actual costs incurred.

Work in Process Inventories

Partially completed goods that are still undergoing the production process.

Standard Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Rate

This refers to the predetermined rate at which fixed manufacturing overhead costs are allocated to units of production, based on an expected level of activity.