GE (Chapter 6 Opening Case)is Unusual in That It

question 85

Multiple Choice

GE (Chapter 6 Opening Case) is unusual in that it

• A)is widely diversified but competes only in manufacturing industries.
• B)has had an unblemished environmental record.
• C)is one of the few large diversified large firms that have been successful over time.
• D)restricted its investments to only developed economies.

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Definitions:

Asian Carp

A term collectively referring to species of carp from Asia, many of which are considered invasive in other parts of the world, impacting local ecosystems.

Aquaculture Sites

Locations designated for the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of plants and animals in all types of water environments.

Great Lakes

A group of five large interconnected freshwater lakes in North America that serve as a natural border between the United States and Canada.

Ballast Waters

Water carried in ships' ballast tanks to improve stability and balance, which can introduce invasive species when discharged in new locations.