Qualcomm Inc

question 37

Multiple Choice

Qualcomm Inc.'s recent expansion beyond cell phones into desktop hardware is an example of

• A) backward integration.
• B) divestiture.
• C) retrenchment.
• D) unrelated diversification.
• E) forward integration.

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Definitions:

Ecologically Sustainable

Practices and processes that preserve environmental resources for future generations while meeting current needs.

Renewable Energy

Energy from resources that are naturally replenishing, such as solar, wind, water, and geothermal heat.

Short-termism

The concentration on short-term projects or objectives for immediate profit at the expense of long-term security.

Resource Constraints

Limits on the availability of factors of production that reduce a company’s ability to produce goods and services.