There Is Ample Room for Companies to Customize Their Diversification

question 80

Multiple Choice

There is ample room for companies to customize their diversification strategies and be defined as being either narrowly or broadly diversified, and when combination related-unrelated diversification strategy options are adopted, they have particular appeal to

• A)those companies with a mix of valuable competitive assets, covering the spectrum from generalized to specialized resources and capabilities.
• B)those large multibusiness firms, sometimes called conglomerates, because they have a unique capability designed to stabilize earnings.
• C)companies with a portfolio of product choices for buyer-related behavior.
• D)corporate managers who take on risks without performing due diligence.
• E)corporate managers who want to play the corporate parent role without fiduciary responsibility.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Flexibility

The ability of an individual to adapt and change their behavior based on the current situation or environment, which is crucial for effective leadership and interpersonal relations.

Mental Model

A cognitive framework comprising the assumptions, beliefs, and understandings about the world and ourselves which we use to interpret new experiences and information.

Shared Leadership

A leadership approach where members of a team or organization take turns exercising leadership roles, promoting collaboration and distributed responsibility.

Leader Distributive Method

A leadership strategy concerning how resources, responsibilities, and rewards are allocated among members of a team or organization.