Companies Without Core Competencies in Their Value-Chain Activities and Support

question 38

True/False

Companies without core competencies in their value-chain activities and support functions are still able to successfully implement either a cost leadership or a differentiation strategy, although they cannot implement an integrated cost leadership/differentiation strategy.

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Voidable

A term describing a legal agreement that may be declared invalid by one of the parties due to certain conditions not being met or due to the presence of coercion, misrepresentation, or fraud.

Voluntary

Acting or done willingly and without obligation or compensation.

Public Policy

Principles and standards regarded by the legislature or courts as being of fundamental concern to the state and the whole of society.

Illegal

That which is forbidden by law; activities or actions that are against statutory laws and regulations.