Which of the Following Corporate Strategies Did ExxonMobil Pursue by Acquiring

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following corporate strategies did ExxonMobil pursue by acquiring XTO Energy, a natural gas company?

• A) Taper integration strategy
• B) Differentiation strategy
• C) Related diversification strategy
• D) Cost-leadership strategy

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Definitions:

Short-Term Financing

Borrowing options intended for use over a short period, often to support the day-to-day operations of a business.

Maturity Factoring

Short-term financing in which the factor purchases all of a firm’s receivables and forwards the proceeds to the seller as soon as they are collected.

Short-Term Financing

Borrowing funds or obtaining financial support for a short duration, typically less than a year, to cover immediate needs.

Factor Purchases

Transactions where a company outsources services or acquires assets, typically involving a third-party, or "factor," to facilitate business operations.