The Three Tests for Judging Whether a Particular Diversification Move

question 36

Multiple Choice

The three tests for judging whether a particular diversification move can create value for shareholders are:

• A) the attractiveness test,the profitability test,and the shareholder value test.
• B) the strategic fit test,the competitive advantage test,and the return-on-investment test.
• C) the resource fit test,the profitability test,and the shareholder value test.
• D) the attractiveness test,the cost-of-entry test,and the better-off test.
• E) the shareholder value test,the cost-of-entry test,and the profitability test.

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Definitions:

Sales Increase

A rise in the amount of goods or services sold, often measured as a percentage increase over a previous period.

Contribution Format

A method of income statement presentation that stresses the contribution margin, which is sales revenue minus variable costs.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company’s revenues and expenses over a specific period, resulting in net profit or loss.

Net Operating Income

The total profit a company makes from its operations, excluding taxes and interest.