Which of the Following Is NOT a Part of Checking

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of checking a diversified company's business units for cross-business competitive advantage potential?

• A) Ascertaining the extent to which business units have value chain match-ups that offer opportunities to combine the performance of related value chain activities and reduce costs
• B) Ascertaining the extent to which business units have value chain match-ups that offer opportunities to transfer skills or technology or intellectual capital from one business to another
• C) Ascertaining the extent to which business units are making maximum use of the parent company's competitive advantages
• D) Ascertaining the extent to which business units have value chain match-ups that offer opportunities to create new competitive capabilities or to leverage existing resources
• E) Ascertaining the extent to which business units present opportunities to share use of a well-respected brand name

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Definitions:

Globalization

The process by which businesses or organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to a more interconnected and interdependent world.

External Environment

The outside forces and factors that affect an organization's performance and strategies, including economic, technological, sociocultural, and political/legal elements.

Scanning

The act of systematically exploring various environments and sources for information, often to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.

Competitive Intelligence

A formal approach to obtain information about competitors.