Keith Barnes Is a General Partner in a Venture Capital

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Multiple Choice

Keith Barnes is a general partner in a venture capital firm that just funded South Florida Software, a software firm in Coral Gables, Florida. South Florida Software is incorporated, and Keith has taken a seat on the firm's board of directors. In board of directors terminology, Keith is a(n) :

• A) subordinate director
• B) senior director
• C) distant director
• D) inside director
• E) outside director

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Definitions:

Economies of Scope

Refers to efficiency gains derived from the diversification of products or services, allowing for shared resources and capabilities across offerings.

Intellectual Property

Legal rights given to individuals or organizations over their creations, inventions, and ideas, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Economy of Scope

Cost efficiencies derived from variety, rather than volume, where producing a wider range of products can lead to lower average costs.

Limited Quantities

Refers to the availability of a product being restricted to a certain number, often used as a marketing strategy to increase demand.