What Does the Scope of the Firm Refer To

question 95

Multiple Choice

What does the scope of the firm refer to?

• A)the range of activities the firm performs externally and its social responsibility activities
• B)to gain competitive advantage based on where it locates its various value chain activities
• C)the firm's capability to employ vertical integration strategies
• D)the range of activities the firm performs internally and the breadth of its product offerings, the extent of its geographic market, and its mix of businesses
• E)to prevent foreign competition from affecting the market

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