In a Bid to Expand Its Business and Gain Cost

question 71

Multiple Choice

In a bid to expand its business and gain cost advantages, Omega Inc. has established several merchandising outlets in different locations. All the outlets share a good network and are interconnected by information technology. The entire network of outlets operates in the industry as one large company. Which of the following strategies has Omega Inc. most likely used ?

• A) Chaining
• B) Franchising
• C) Horizontal merger
• D) Niche strategy
• E) Divestment strategy

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Definitions:

Renal Pelvis

A central space, or cavity, in the kidney where urine collects before moving to the ureter.

Sterile

Free from any living microorganisms; in a medical or laboratory context, it indicates that an item or environment has been rendered free of all forms of life, especially microbial life, to prevent infection or contamination.

Urine

A liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and many animals, excreted by the kidneys.

Glomerular Capsule

A cup-shaped structure in the kidney that encases the glomerulus and participates in the filtration process of blood to form urine.