Which of the Following Has Not Contributed to the Development

question 193

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not contributed to the development of oligopolies in the U.S. economy?

• A) mergers
• B) patents
• C) economies of scale
• D) interindustry competition

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Definitions:

Profit Centers

Profit centers are divisions or branches of a company that are responsible for generating their own revenue and profits, contributing to the overall success of the business.

Centralization

The organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Investment Centers

Parts of an organization with control over their own revenues, expenses, and investments, whose performance is measured by return on investment (ROI).

Responsibility Center

An organizational unit for which a manager is assigned responsibility over costs, revenues, or assets.