Which of the Following Is TRUE

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• A) Conglomerates no longer exist in the U.S. business scene, but are common in emerging markets.
• B) Unrelated diversified firms seek to create value through economies of scope.
• C) The sharing of intangible resources, such as know-how, between firms is a type of operational sharing in related diversifications.
• D) Related constrained firms share more tangible resources and activities between businesses than do related linked firms.

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Definitions:

Youthfulness

The characteristics, qualities, or appearance traditionally associated with young people.

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within a society based on various factors including occupation, income, or education.

Ethological Action Pattern

Innate, pre-programmed behaviors observed in animals that occur as a response to specific stimuli.

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli that is biologically driven rather than learned.