If in the Process of Maximizing Its Performance, a Firm

question 8

Multiple Choice

If in the process of maximizing its performance, a firm engages in activities that pollute the environment, the impact of that pollution is a(n)

• A) capability.
• B) externality.
• C) competitive advantage.
• D) weakness.

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Structures

Organizational forms that are characterized by a hierarchical arrangement of jobs, reliance on formal rules and regulations, and a clear distinction of labor.

Environmental Uncertainty

A lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur.

Strategic Alliance

A partnership between two or more companies to pursue a set of agreed upon objectives while remaining independent organizations.

Cooperative Structure

A framework within an organization where members work together towards common goals, often with shared responsibilities and decision-making.