In the Context of the Levels of Planning, Typical Strategic

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the context of the levels of planning, typical strategic goals involve:

• A) updating equipment used.
• B) increasing market share.
• C) advertising expenditures.
• D) compliance with civil rights laws.
• E) human resource utilization.

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Definitions:

Controlling Interest

Ownership of a portion of a company that is large enough to control or influence decision-making and operations.

Significant Influence

The ability of an investor to affect decisions of the investee in which it holds a significant but not controlling interest, typically through ownership of 20% to 50% of voting shares.

Investee

The entity in which an investment is made, usually implying that the investor has significant influence but not full control over it.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in associate companies where the investor has significant influence but not full control.