Which of the Following Firms Is Most Likely to Adopt

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following firms is most likely to adopt a decentralized marketing structure in order to promote creativity and flexibility?

• A) Walmart
• B) Dell
• C) Southwest Airlines
• D) Microsoft
• E) Ritz-Carlton

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Definitions:

Golf Resort

A specialized leisure facility often combining a hotel and golf courses along with other amenities such as spa services, restaurants, and event spaces.

Acquisition of Assets

The process through which a company buys assets, which could range from tangible assets like equipment to intangible assets like patents.

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or individual against the wishes of the company's management and board of directors.

Corporate Shell

A legal entity with no significant assets or operations, often used to facilitate business transactions like mergers or to hold assets.