What Hurdles Are Present in Calculating Industry Attractiveness Scores

question 7

Multiple Choice

What hurdles are present in calculating industry attractiveness scores?

• A) Deciding on the appropriate weights for the attractiveness measures.
• B) Different analysts use different weights for the different attractiveness measures.
• C) Gaining sufficient command of the industry to assign more accurate and objective ratings.
• D) Deciding the impact of strategic fits to unrelated and related diversification.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Manufacturer

A company or person that makes goods for sale, especially on a large scale involving complex processes.

Factory Overhead

The indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including but not limited to utilities, maintenance, and management salaries.

Product Cost

The total expense incurred to produce a product, including the costs of raw materials, labor, and overhead.

Machine Operators

Workers responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines or equipment in a manufacturing or production facility.