Which of the Following Is Not Generally Something That Ought

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not generally something that ought to be considered in evaluating the attractiveness of a diversified company's business makeup?

• A) Market size and projected growth rate, industry profitability, and the intensity of competition
• B) Industry uncertainty and business risk
• C) The frequency with which strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships are used in each industry, the extent to which firms in the industry utilize outsourcing, and whether the industries a company has diversified into have common key success factors
• D) Seasonal and cyclical factors, resource requirements, and whether an industry has significant social, political, regulatory, and environmental problems
• E) The presence of cross-industry strategic fits

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Definitions:

Quality Audit

A systematic, independent examination to determine whether quality activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are effective in achieving objectives.

Summing Values

The process of adding together numbers or amounts to reach a total sum.

Six Sigma

A set of techniques and tools for process improvement, aimed at reducing defects and enhancing quality in manufacturing and business processes.

Sigma Drift

It refers to the natural deviation or shift in the process mean over time, especially in the context of Six Sigma methodologies focusing on reducing variability in processes.