Michael Porter's Generic Business Strategies Are Based on Two Broad

question 17

Multiple Choice

Michael Porter's generic business strategies are based on two broad needs (attributes) and on the size of the market segment.The two broad attributes are:

• A)cost and differentiation
• B)cost and positioning
• C)positioning and product style
• D)segmentation and targeting

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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover

A ratio showing how often a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period, indicating the efficiency in managing inventory levels.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest payments from its earnings before interest and taxes.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically expressed as an annual rate.

Quick Assets

Liquid assets that can be rapidly converted into cash, excluding inventory, such as cash, marketable securities, and receivables.