Assume a Firm Would Like to Expand Its Product Line

question 156

Multiple Choice

Assume a firm would like to expand its product line. A complete expansion would cost $100 million, but the firm can raise only $75 million in financing. What is this best classified as?

• A) a constraint
• B) an opportunity
• C) a threat
• D) a vulnerability

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, serving as a protective barrier against environmental damage and pathogens.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Small sweat glands distributed over much of the body's surface, involved in thermoregulation by secreting sweat to cool the body.

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Specialized sweat glands mainly found in the underarm and genital areas, that secrete a milky fluid and are involved in scent release.