Porter's Cluster Theory Holds That Geographical Areas with a Large

question 16

Multiple Choice

Porter's Cluster Theory holds that geographical areas with a large concentration of a certain type of companies allow that area to obtain an absolute or comparative advantage.How do those companies benefit from the presence of other companies like them in the same area?

• A) they can attract talented employees
• B) such concentration fosters creativity as employees' know-how travels from employer to employer
• C) the concentration of talent fosters innovation
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Market Rates

are the prevailing interest rates or prices for services, securities, or commodities in the open market.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount by which a bond or stock sells above its face value.

Par

Par value, often referred to simply as "par," is the face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, not necessarily its market value.

Bond Prices

The amount of money for which bonds are bought and sold in the market, influenced by factors such as interest rates, supply, and demand.