Which of the Following Is Not a Value Adding Activity

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a value adding activity of the corporate parent?

• A) Actively seeking to challenge and develop the strategic ambitions of the business units
• B) Investment, especially in the early days of new ventures
• C) Buffering managers from the realities of the financial markets by providing a financial safety net
• D) Providing expertise and services not available within smaller units
• E) Providing clarity and focus in envisioning the overall role and expectations of the organisation

Grasp the concept of the marginal rate of transformation and how it relates to the PPF slope.

Understand the various ways an agency relationship can be created and recognized under the law.

Identify the differences between an agent and an employee and the legal implications thereof.

Analyze situations to determine when a principal is or is not bound by the actions of an agent.