A Fragmented Industry Is One Composed of a

question 74

Multiple Choice

A fragmented industry is one composed of a

• A) small number of large firms.
• B) large number of small firms.
• C) large number of small and medium-sized firms.
• D) small number of small firms.
• E) large number of one-person firms.

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Definitions:

Atomic Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus.

Electrical Conductivity

A measure of how well a material allows the flow of electric current through it.

Valence Shell

Outermost orbital shell in an atom. The number of electrons in the valence plays a role in defining the electrical and physical characteristics of an element.

Chemical Properties

Characteristics of a substance that dictate how it reacts with other substances to form new products.