Choose the Analytical Tool That Does Not Evaluate How Well

question 18

Multiple Choice

Choose the analytical tool that does not evaluate how well Apple Inc.'s strategy and competitive approach are currently working.

• A)resource and capability analysis
• B)benchmarking
• C)value chain analysis
• D)Porter's three tests for evaluating diversification outside the core business
• E)competitive strength assessment

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

2-for-1 Split

A stock split in which a company divides its existing stock into two shares, effectively halving the price of each share while doubling the number of shares owned by shareholders.

5-for-3 Split

A type of stock split where shareholders receive 5 shares for every 3 shares they hold, effectively increasing the share quantity and adjusting the stock price downward.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.