In the Process of Evaluating the Attractiveness of a Multibusiness

question 116

Multiple Choice

In the process of evaluating the attractiveness of a multibusiness (diversified) company's business lineup, an analyst would generally not consider

• A)market size and projected growth rate, industry profitability, and the intensity of competition
• B)industry uncertainty and business risk
• C)the frequency with which strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships are used in each industry, and the extent to which firms in the industry utilize outsourcing
• D)resource requirements, and whether an industry has significant social, political, regulatory, and environmental problems
• E)the presence of cross-industry strategic fits and matching resource requirements to the parent company

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