Which of the Following Is Not Generally Something That Ought

question 75

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)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)presence of cross-industry strategic fits

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