Which One of the Following Is Not Part of the Task

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not part of the task of checking a diversified company's business line-up for adequate resource fit?

• A) Determining whether the excess cash flows generated by cash cow businesses are sufficient to cover the negative cash flows of its cash hog businesses
• B) Determining whether recently acquired businesses are acting to strengthen a company's resource base and competitive capabilities or whether they are causing its competitive and managerial resources to be stretched too thinly across its businesses
• C) Determining whether some business units have value chain match-ups that offer opportunities to transfer skills or technology or intellectual capital from one business to another
• D) Determining whether the company has adequate financial strength to fund its different businesses and maintain a healthy credit rating
• E) Determining whether the corporate parent has or can develop sufficient resource strengths and competitive capabilities to be successful in each of the businesses it has diversified into

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of conforming to a negative stereotype about one's group, which can negatively affect performance and behavior.

Organizational Support

The level of support that employees feel they receive from their organization, encompassing emotional, informational, and instrumental support.

Human Resource Practices

The strategies, methods, and processes that an organization uses to manage its employees.

Positive Perceptions

Refers to the favorable views or opinions individuals hold about certain conditions, events, or outcomes.