Which of the Following Is an Example of Signaling

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of signaling?

• A)Graduates of highly-respected universities highlight that fact on their resumes.
• B)Magazine advertisements include the phrase "as seen on TV."
• C)Advertisements for universities include the phrase "fully accredited."
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Diversification

The process of allocating investments among different financial assets or sectors to reduce risk in a portfolio.

SBU

Strategic Business Unit, a fully-functional unit of a business that has its own vision and direction, often with responsibility for its own profitability.

Dog

A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.

BCG

Refers to the Boston Consulting Group Matrix, a strategic planning tool that categorizes a company's business units or products into four categories (Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs) based on market growth and market share.