Unbalanced Capacities That Limit Cost Savings, Difficulties in Combining Specializations

question 23

Multiple Choice

Unbalanced capacities that limit cost savings, difficulties in combining specializations, and reduced flexibility are disadvantages associated with

• A) strategic alliances.
• B) divestment.
• C) vertical integration.
• D) horizontal integration.

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Definitions:

Directional Alternative Hypothesis

Alternative hypothesis that indicates the direction of the change, difference, or relationship.

Non-directional Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts a change in the dependent variable but does not specify the direction of the change.

Non-directional Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies no expected direction of the observed effect, stating simply that there is no association between the variables under investigation.

Directional Null Hypothesis

A specific type of null hypothesis that posits no predicted direction of the effect or association between variables.