The Most Powerful and Widely Used Conceptual Tool for Diagnosing

question 55

Multiple Choice

The most powerful and widely used conceptual tool for diagnosing the principal competitive pressures in a market is

• A)the five forces framework.
• B)PESTEL.
• C)the driving forces model.
• D)strategic group mapping.
• E)SWOT analysis.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Statements

Financial reports that aggregate the financial position and operations of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one single entity.

Operating Loss

A financial situation where a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits.

Discontinued Operations

Components of a business—such as segments or subsidiaries—that have been disposed of or are held for sale, and are reported separately in financial statements for clearer assessment by investors.

Loss on Disposal

Loss on disposal occurs when the proceeds from the sale of an asset are less than its carrying amount on the books, resulting in a financial loss.