Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an External

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an external threat to a company's future profitability?

• A) lack of a distinctive competence
• B) potential of a hostile takeover
• C) adverse changes in foreign exchange rates
• D) unfavorable demographic shifts
• E) introduction of restrictive trade policies in countries where the company does business

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Definitions:

Single Parent

An individual who has at least one child and raises them without the assistance of the other biological parent in the home.

Education

The systematic process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits through methods such as teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, and directed research.

Compounded Monthly

Refers to the process where the interest earned is added to the principal sum each month, and future interest is calculated on the new total.

Sinking Fund

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