Which of the Following Is True of the Greater Concentration

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the greater concentration of ownership in non-U.S. firms than in U.S. firms?

• A)It makes it easy to change managers in non-U.S. firms.
• B)It permits greater monitoring and control by individuals or groups than the more dispersed ownership structures of U.S. firms.
• C)It makes it difficult for non-U.S. firms to access credit in times of financial difficulty.
• D)It results in managers focusing on short-term goals rather than on long-term objectives.
• E)It reduces the involvement of stockholders in the daily operations of non-U.S. firms.

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Definitions:

Product Strategy

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