Which One of the Following Is NOT an Important Aspect

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT an important aspect of evaluating the merits of a diversified company's strategy?

• A) assessing the competitive strength of each business the company has diversified into
• B) determining which business units are cash cows and which ones are cash hogs, and then evaluating how soon the company's cash hogs can be transformed into cash cows
• C) evaluating the strategic fits and resource fits among the various sister businesses
• D) assessing the attractiveness of the industries the company has diversified into, both individually and as a group
• E) ranking the performance prospects of the businesses from best to worst and deciding what priority to give each of the company's business units in allocating resources

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Definitions:

Humanistic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual.

Democratic

Pertaining to a system of government or organization where power is shared equally among its members, often involving election of leaders and equality among citizens in decision-making processes.

Individualism

A social theory valuing the freedom and independence of the individual, often over the interests or norms of the group.

Collectivism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of groups and collective action over individual achievement or desires.