The Ultimate Test of the Value of a Corporate-Level Strategy

question 92

Multiple Choice

The ultimate test of the value of a corporate-level strategy is whether the:

• A) corporation earns a great deal of money.
• B) top management team is satisfied with the corporation's performance.
• C) businesses in the portfolio are worth more under the management of the company in question than they would be under any other ownership.
• D) businesses in the portfolio increase the firm's financial returns.

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Definitions:

Oldest Unit

In geology, this refers to the earliest-formed rock or stratum in a sequence, indicating the beginning of the geological history of an area.

Bedrock

The solid rock layer beneath the surface soil and loose materials, forming the foundation for the Earth's surface landscapes.

Steep Mountain Front

A steep mountain front is a pronounced topographical feature where the slope of a mountain is dramatically steeper, often marking the boundary between differing geological formations.

River

A large, natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.