Polaris,a Manufacturer of Snowmobiles,motorcycles,watercraft,and Off-Road Vehicles,shares Manufacturing Operations Across Its

question 6

Multiple Choice

Polaris,a manufacturer of snowmobiles,motorcycles,watercraft,and off-road vehicles,shares manufacturing operations across its businesses.It also has a corporate research and development facility and staff departments that support all the Polaris operating divisions.This is an example of creating value by using

• A) related diversification to acquire market value by leveraging core competencies.
• B) related diversification to acquire economies of scope by sharing.
• C) unrelated diversification to acquire financial synergies through portfolio management.
• D) related diversification to acquire parenting, restructuring, and financial synergies through corporate restructuring and parenting.

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Definitions:

Seafaring Technology

Innovations and advancements in the design, construction, and navigation of ships and boats, enabling exploration, trade, and military activities across seas and oceans.

Trading Economy

An economic system that relies heavily on the exchange of goods and services through trade, both domestically and internationally.

Italian City-States

Independent, self-governing cities in Italy that were prevalent during the medieval and Renaissance periods, often characterized by their rich culture and economic power.

Commercial Partner

A company, country, or individual that engages in business dealings or trade agreements with another entity.