Which of the Following Benefits of Diversification Explains the Idea

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following benefits of diversification explains the idea that a firm with many business lines can reduce swings in value because it receives only a small percentage of its revenue from any one of those business lines?

• A)Use of internal capital markets
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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Definitions:

Other Channel Members

Refers to the different participants in a distribution channel, including wholesalers, retailers, and distributors, excluding the manufacturer and the end customer.

Horizontal Conflict

A dispute or disagreement that occurs between businesses operating at the same level in the distribution channel, such as two competing retailers.

Dual Distribution

A marketing strategy where a company uses two or more channels to reach its target market, often simultaneously selling through direct and indirect channels.

Distribution Coverage

Distribution coverage refers to the measure of how much of the target market has access to a company's products or services through its distribution channels.