Casio, a Giant Electronic Products Producer, Synthesizes It Abilities in Miniaturization

question 78

Multiple Choice

Casio, a giant electronic products producer, synthesizes it abilities in miniaturization, microprocessor design, material science, and ultrathin precision castings to produce digital watches. It uses the same skills to produce card calculators, digital cameras, and other small electronics. These collective skills are known as

• A)core competencies.
• B)strategic resources.
• C)shared activities.
• D)economies of scope.

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Definitions:

Dividend Expense

An incorrect term, as dividends are distributions of earnings to shareholders and not an expense. Instead, consider "dividend payment."

Cash Dividends

Payments made out of a corporation's earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Stock Investments

Investments made by purchasing shares of companies in the hope of earning dividends or selling the shares at a higher price.

Insignificant Influence

A situation where an investor does not have the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of another entity.