If a Segment of a Business Is Unrelated to the Rest

question 99

True/False

If a segment of a business is unrelated to the rest of the firm's activities,that segment is more likely to be spun off or carved out.

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Definitions:

Monopolist

An entity, individual, or company that is the sole supplier of a particular commodity or service in a market, often resulting in the power to control prices and market conditions.

Market Demand

The aggregate amount of a product or service that every customer in a market is prepared and able to buy at different price levels.

AU Optronics

A Taiwan-based company specializing in the manufacturing of TFT LCD panels used in various electronic devices.

Price Fixing

An agreement among competitors to set the price of a product or service, rather than allowing it to be determined through free market competition.