Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Clusters

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning clusters?

• A) The desire to build or upgrade a core competency is one reason why entrepreneurial and other fast-growing firms often tend to locate close to their competitors.
• B) Clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected companies and industries.
• C) An example of a cluster in the United States is California's Silicon Valley.
• D) According to Porter, clusters provide access to employees, suppliers, specialized information, and complementary products.
• E) all of the above

---

Definitions:

Splitting Tree

A graphical representation used in mathematics and computer science to describe the structure of an algorithm or a process that divides a problem into smaller parts recursively.

Trans

A descriptor in chemistry used to denote molecules where two substituents are on opposite sides of a double bond or a cycloalkane ring.

Cis

Describes an isomer where two substituents are on the same side of a double bond or ring structure.

Geminal

Referring to atoms or groups that are attached to the same carbon atom within a molecule.