Lenovo's ThinkPad Laptop Computers Are Designed in the United States;

question 54

Multiple Choice

Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop computers are designed in the United States; the case, keyboard, and hard drive are made in Thailand; the display screen and memory in South Korea; the built-in wireless card in Malaysia; and the microprocessor in the United States. In each case, these components are manufactured and sourced from the optimal location given current factor costs. In this example, Lenovo has

• A) vertical integration advantages.
• B) a global web of value creation activities.
• C) learning effects.
• D) high local responsiveness.

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, capable of forming lipid bilayers.

Polyunsaturated Vegetable Oils

Oils extracted from plants that contain multiple double bonds in their fatty acid chains, considered healthier than saturated fats.

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds involving the sharing of two pairs of electrons between atoms, contributing to the molecule's stability.

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins that can be dissolved in fats and oils, stored in the body's fatty tissue, and include vitamins A, D, E, and K.