Many More Firms Have Failed at ________ Than Have Succeeded

question 107

Multiple Choice

Many more firms have failed at ________ than have succeeded due to the immense challenge of managing businesses in many industries rather than in a single industry.

• A) forward integration
• B) related diversification
• C) backward integration
• D) unrelated diversification
• E) horizontal integration

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Definitions:

Investment Opportunity

A financial or business venture or asset that has the potential to yield returns or profits.

Turnover

The rate at which inventory is sold and replaced over a given period or the rate at which employees leave and are replaced in a company.

Investment Opportunity

A potential financial venture, asset, or avenue that promises to yield returns or appreciates in value over time, warranting initial expenditure or investment.

Margin

The difference between the selling price of a good or service and its production or acquisition cost, often expressed as a percentage of the selling price.