Oracle Has Been Diversifying in the Software Industry Through Acquisition

question 138

Multiple Choice

Oracle has been diversifying in the software industry through acquisition of firms such as PeopleSoft as described in the Strategic Focus. There are very close linkages between Oracle and the various units and for the strategy to work, Oracle must develop mechanisms to share activities. Oracle is clearly following a _____________________diversification strategy.

• A) related constrained
• B) unrelated
• C) related linked
• D) dominant business

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Definitions:

Mental Associations

Mental associations are connections made between different ideas, feelings, or memories in the mind.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured, as opposed to thoughts or feelings that are internal.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as motivation, problem solving, decision-making, and thinking.

Psychodynamic Theory

Psychodynamic theory is an approach in psychology that emphasizes the influence of unconscious processes and childhood experiences on behavior.