Match the Options Below with the Correct Phrases

question 73

Multiple Choice

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-portfolio strategy

• A)a business-level strategy pinpointing a specific market
• B)a plan to maximize competitive advantage by using the proper mix of units and products
• C)includes assessing the environment, analyzing core competencies, and creating goals and plans
• D)a strategy as to how managers will allocate resources
• E)a corporate-level plan to expand and increase to higher levels
• F)a search for pros and cons, opportunities, and threats as well as positives and negatives of an organization
• G)a plan that maps out the destiny for the entire organization
• H)a long-term course of action using planning and decision-making processes
• I)a business-level strategy that attempts to set products or services apart from those of other companies
• J)a business unit with small market shares in an expanding industry

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Definitions:

Face Rate

The interest rate stated on the face of a bond or a loan document, which determines the interest payments that the issuer will make.

Contract Rate

This refers to the interest rate stated in a contract that determines the amount of interest owed on a loan or financial agreement.

Stated Rate

The interest rate expressed in the terms of a loan or investment agreement, not necessarily reflecting the actual yield.

Effective Rate

The effective rate is the actual interest rate on a loan or financial product, taking into account the compounding of interest, as opposed to the nominal rate.