A Business That Is an Example of NOT Creating a Services

question 16

Multiple Choice

A business that is an example of NOT creating a services portfolio is:

• A) A pest control company that provides environmentally safe chemicals for ants, mosquitoes, ticks, and deer.
• B) A tax preparation company that provides specific services for individual households and small businesses.
• C) A home repair business that specializes in residential house painting.
• D) A university that provides online education programs for undergraduates, MBAs, alumni, and companies in the form of executive education.

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Definitions:

Grid Technique

A strategic planning tool used to evaluate and prioritize ideas or options by placing them on a grid based on two criteria.

Geographic Grid

A system of imaginary lines (latitude and longitude) that are used to pinpoint locations on the surface of the Earth.

Least-cost Center

A business unit or location chosen for its low operational expenses, contributing to overall efficiency and cost reduction.