A Firm That Diversifies by Exploiting Its Resources and Capability

question 58

Multiple Choice

A firm that diversifies by exploiting its resources and capability advantages in its original business will have ________ costs than (as) firms that begin a new business without these resource and capability advantages, or ________ revenues than (as) firms lacking these advantages.

• A) higher; lower
• B) the same; higher
• C) lower; the same
• D) lower; higher

---

Definitions:

Bt Protein

Bt protein refers to a group of bacterially-derived proteins, specifically from Bacillus thuringiensis, which are toxic to certain insects and are used as biological pesticides.

Genetically Modified Plants

Plants that have been genetically altered using biotechnology to possess traits that are not naturally theirs, such as resistance to pests or tolerance to herbicides.

Protein-Coding Genes

Genes that contain the instructions for producing proteins, which are crucial for various cellular functions.

Gel Electrophoresis

A technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge by applying an electric field to a gel matrix.