Which of the Following Is Not Generally a Potential Benefit

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not generally a potential benefit of diversification?

• A)Control systems rewarding/penalizing division managers based on business unit objective
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

The technique of making a product or service stand out from others in the industry to boost its desirability to a designated target market.

Americans

Refers to the citizens or inhabitants of the United States of America.

Monopolistic Competitor

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on factors other than price.

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one factor of production is fixed, leading to limitations on output adjustments.