According to the General Electric Strategic Planning Grid, an Opportunity

question 100

Multiple Choice

According to the General Electric strategic planning grid, an opportunity which is low on the "business strengths" dimension but high on the "industry attractiveness" should be:

• A) called a strategic business unit.
• B) supported if it is an existing business, but probably not supported if it is a new opportunity.
• C) immediately supported with large investment.
• D) sold off or discontinued.
• E) viewed as a "green" (high growth) opportunity.

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Definitions:

Excess Amortization Expenses

Costs that are higher than expected for the amortization of intangible assets, sometimes indicating an overly aggressive depreciation of these assets.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements, which may not coincide with the calendar year.

Post-Acquisition Period

The time frame after an acquisition has been completed, focusing on the integration and performance analysis of the acquired entity.

Mid-Year Acquisition

The purchase of another business or significant assets during the middle of the fiscal year, affecting financial statements and operations.