Which of the Following Firms Uses an Emergent Strategy

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following firms uses an emergent strategy?

• A) A local hardware store offers a ten percent discount for seniors on the first Wednesday of every month.
• B) An online book reseller diversifies into custom book publishing.
• C) An oil-change franchisor continues geographical expansion despite a recession.
• D) A healthy food manufacturer integrates forward into drive-thru fast health food restaurants.
• E) A microbrewer invests in building community water wells during a drought.

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Definitions:

Government Purchases

Expenditures by government bodies on goods and services that directly contribute to a nation's aggregate demand.

Social Security Payments

Government transfers paid to eligible individuals, such as the retired, disabled, and survivors, aimed at providing a basic level of financial security.

Private Pensions

Retirement plans offered by private sector employers, unions, or other organizations to provide income to employees after retiring.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product represents the sum value of all products and services generated within a country's boundaries during a certain timeframe.