Which of the Following Statements About Bechtel Is True

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Bechtel is true?

• A) Even though Bechtel is over 100 years old, the Kuwaiti oil fields was its first "project."
• B) Bechtel is the world's premier manager of massive construction and engineering projects.
• C) Bechtel's competitive advantage is supply-chain management.
• D) While its projects are worldwide, its network of suppliers is largely in the U.S.
• E) All of the above are true.

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