When a firm diversifies into ________ businesses, the primary potential benefits to be derived come from ________ relationships-those businesses that share intangible and tangible resources.
A. related; hierarchical
B. unrelated; horizontal
C. unrelated; hierarchical
D. related; horizontal
Answer: D
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Project GLOBE confirmed Hofstede’s research and expanded his five original dimensions into _____.
A. seven B. nine C. ten D. twelve
Which of the following is an example of a diagnostic skill? Select as many as apply.
A. Designing a new logo for a major advertising client B. Figuring out why the number of quality applicants to a five-star restaurant is decreasing C. Deciding whether or not to undertake a risky acquisition D. Providing negative feedback to an employee in a way that will correct her behavior without discouraging her E. Writing software code for a new search engine
Use the information in Scenario B.4. What is the average number of customers waiting in line for service?
A) fewer than or equal to 4.0 B) greater than 4.0 but fewer than or equal to 4.5 C) greater than 4.5 but fewer than or equal to 5.0 D) greater than 5.0
Which of the following is NOT a factor that would be analyzed by a firm as part of an external SWOT analysis?
A) Expected inflation B) Expected growth of firm-wide sales C) Expected changes in GDP D) Political uncertainty