Which of the Following Is NOT Generally Something That Ought

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT generally something that ought to be considered in evaluating the attractiveness of a multibusiness (diversified) company's business makeup?

• A) Market size and projected growth rate,industry profitability,and the intensity of competition
• B) Industry uncertainty and business risk
• C) The frequency with which strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships are used in each industry,and the extent to which firms in the industry utilize outsourcing
• D) Resource requirements,and whether an industry has significant social,political,regulatory,and environmental problems
• E) The presence of cross-industry strategic fits and matching resource requirements to the parent company

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