Assessments of the Long-Term Attractiveness of Each Industry Represented in a Diversified

question 148

Multiple Choice

Assessments of the long-term attractiveness of each industry represented in a diversified company's lineup of businesses should be based on:

• A) a complete value chain analysis of each industry.
• B) whether the industries have the same kinds of driving forces.
• C) how many companies in each industry are making money and how many are losing money.
• D) quantitative industry attractiveness scores derived from rating each industry on several relevant attractiveness measures (weighted according to their relative importance in determining overall attractiveness).
• E) the competitive advantage potential offered by each industry's key success factors.

Recognize the impact of financial regulations on the banking sector and financial crises.

Understand the role and implications of TARP during the financial crisis.

Analyze the reasons behind the housing crisis and the role of mortgage market changes.

Explain the functions and importance of legal reserve requirements in monetary policy.

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Definitions:

Consent

Agreement or approval for something to happen, given freely and consciously by a person capable of making the decision.

Slander Per Se

Defamatory statements that are considered damaging on their face, without the need for the plaintiff to prove actual harm, including allegations of a loathsome disease, professional incompetence, criminal behavior, or unchastity.

Moral Turpitude

Conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty, or good morals.

Loathsome Disease

Historically referred to communicable diseases considered dangerous and highly contagious, often requiring quarantine; now less commonly used terminology.