Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Wholly Owned

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wholly owned affiliates?

• A) The high risk of losing intellectual property
• B) The slow execution of strategic priorities
• C) The cost of selling existing business
• D) The expense of building new operations

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Definitions:

Six Sigma

A set of principles and practices whose core ideas include understanding customer needs, doing things right the first time, and striving for continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

An ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes, often involving incremental and breakthrough improvements.

Offshoring

The business practice of sending jobs to other countries.

Labor Costs

The total expenditures incurred by an employer for the compensation of its workforce, including wages, benefits, and other related expenses.