Which One of the Following Is Not a Factor That

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a factor that makes it appealing to diversify into a new industry by forming an internal start-up subsidiary to enter and compete in the target industry?

• A) When internal entry is cheaper than entry via acquisition
• B) When a company possesses the skills and resources needed to compete effectively and there is ample time to launch the business
• C) When adding new production capacity will not adversely impact the supply/demand balance in the industry
• D) When the industry is growing rapidly and the target industry is comprised of several relatively large and well-established firms
• E) When incumbent firms are likely to be slow or ineffective in combating a new entrant's efforts to crack the market

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