The Fact That Apple Has No Manufacturing Facilities of Its

question 109

Multiple Choice

The fact that Apple has no manufacturing facilities of its own

• A) has caused it to build up massive debt on its balance sheet.
• B) has enabled it to remain financially lean with virtually no long-term debt.
• C) has been problematic for Apple in terms of debt.
• D) illustrates that having more fixed assets than rival firms can provide major competitive advantages in a global recession.
• E) means that it is in the same position as Sony.

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