Synergy Exists When

question 115

Multiple Choice

Synergy exists when:

• A) cost savings are realized through improved allocations of financial resources based on investments inside or outside the firm.
• B) two units create value by utilizing market power in their respective industries.
• C) firms utilize constrained related diversification to build an attractive portfolio of businesses.
• D) the value created by business units working together exceeds the value the units create when working independently.

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Definitions:

Followership Typologies

classifies the different ways individuals follow or support leaders, highlighting various modes of followership behaviour.

Submissive-compliant

A behavioral tendency to obey or yield to others without resistance, often seen in hierarchical or authoritative contexts.

Independent-assertive

Describes a personality style characterized by self-reliance and assertiveness in expressing one's opinions and needs.

Active-engaged

Being involved, committed, and energetically participating in a task or activity.