The Procedure for Evaluating the Pluses and Minuses of a Diversified

question 22

Multiple Choice

The procedure for evaluating the pluses and minuses of a diversified company's strategy includes

• A) assessing the attractiveness of the industries the company has diversified into.
• B) assessing the competitive strength of each business the company has diversified into.
• C) ranking the performance prospects of the various businesses from best to worst and determining the priorities for resource allocation.
• D) evaluating the extent of cross-business strategic fits and checking whether the firm's resources fit the needs of the various businesses the company has diversified into.
• E) All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by boldness or assertiveness, with a tendency to confront or attack.

Operant Conditioning

A method in which learning occurs by altering the level of a behavior through the application of reinforcers or punishments.

Immediate Reinforcement

The instant reward or punishment following a behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities that include thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.