Description : Acquiring one or more suppliers for growth is…. A. Horizontal integration B. Forward integration C. Backward integration D. None of these options
Last Answer : Backward integration
Description : Acquisition of competitors for growth is… A. Horizontal integration B. Forward integration C. Backward integration D. None of these options
Last Answer : Horizontal integration
Description : Coors Brewing implemented a growth strategy by acquiring a can manufacturer. This type of growth strategy is called A)conglomerate diversification. B)horizontal integration. C)forward integration. D)backward integration. E)concentric integration.
Last Answer : D)backward integration.
Description : In __________ , the marketing and technology of new products are related to current products, but the new ones are introduced into new markets. A)backward integration B)conglomerate diversificatio n C)forward integration D)horizontal diversification E)concentric diversification
Last Answer : E)concentric diversificati
Description : To expand the number of its retail outlets in Ireland, the Dress Barn merged with a small chain of women's apparel stores in the West of Ireland. This type of integration is called: A)vertical. B)retail. C)horizontal. D)backward. E)forward.
Last Answer : C)horizontal
Description : Which strategy would be effective when the new products have a counter cyclical sales pattern compared to an organization's present products? a. Forward integration b. Retrenchment c. Horizontal diversification d.Market diversification
Last Answer : Forward integration
Description : What term is used for corporate development beyond current products and markets, but within the capabilities or the value network of the organisation? A. Backward integration B. Related diversification C. Vertical integration D. Divergent diversification
Last Answer : Related diversification
Description : When channel members assume responsibility for one or more of the marketing flows over at least two separate levels of distribution manufacturing and wholesaling, in fact, such systems are synonymous ... vertical marketing systems C. Administered vertical marketing systems D. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Corporate vertical marketing systems
Description : Which of the following is an example of Inorganic Growth? A. Book Publisher making entry into Stationery retailing B. Soap manufacturer launching a Hand Sanitizer C. Car Manufacturer acquiring a Tyre Manufacturer D. All of the above
Last Answer : Car Manufacturer acquiring a Tyre Manufacturer
Description : In the case where an organization acquires its supplier, this is an example of: a) Horizontal integration b) Forwards vertical integration c) Backwards vertical integration d) Downstream vertical integration
Last Answer : Backwards vertical integration
Description : Horizontal integration is concerned with a Production B Quality c. Product planning D. All of the above
Last Answer : Production
Description : In this growth strategy, the company may seek new opportunities that have no relation with its current technology, products, or markets. A. Concentric diversification B. Horizontal diversification C. Conglomerate diversification D. None of these options
Last Answer : Conglomerate diversification
Description : In this growth strategy, the company would seek new products that have marketing or technological synergies with existing product lines appealing to a new group of customers. A. Concentric diversification B. Horizontal diversification C. Conglomerate diversification D. None of these options
Last Answer : Concentric diversification
Description : Which of the following is not a primary concern for your Finance Department? a. Acquiring capital b. Setting credit policies for customers and suppliers c. Employee turnover d. Establishing a dividend policy e. Capital structure of the firm
Last Answer : c. Employee turnover
Description : Your finance department is primarily concerned with a. acquiring the capital needed for company activities. b. establishing a dividend policy that maximizes the return to shareholders. c. setting credit policies for customers and suppliers. d. profits. e. all of the above.
Last Answer : e. all of the above.
Description : The complete absorption of one company by another, wherein the acquiring firm retains its identity and the acquired firm ceases to exist as a separate entity, is called a…. A. Acquisition B. Consolidation. C. Merger D. Spinof
Last Answer : Acquisition
Description : The complete absorption of one company by another, wherein the acquiring firm retains its identity and the acquired firm ceases to exist as a separate entity, is called a…. A. Acquisition B. Consolidation. C. Merger D. Spinoff
Description : TAB used for: a) Move forward through Tabs b) Move backward through Options c) Move forward through Options d) None of These
Last Answer : c) Move forward through Options
Description : __________ is a communication that flows from a higher level to one or more lower levels in the organization. (a) Horizontal communication ; (b) Upward communication ; (c) Downward communication (d) None of given options
Last Answer : (d) None of given options
Description : In GE 9 cell matrix, what is the label of the horizontal axis? a. Relative Market share b. Industry Attractiveness c. Industry Growth Rate d. Market Growth Rate
Last Answer : Industry Attractiveness
Description : In BCG matrix, what is the label of the horizontal axis? a. Relative Market share b. Business Strength c. Industry Growth Rate d. Market Growth Rate
Last Answer : Relative Market share
Description : Which group would be classified as a stakeholder? A. Communities B. Banks C. Suppliers D. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : According to the five factors model, an attractive industry would have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: A. Low barriers to entry. B. Suppliers with low bargaining power. C. A moderate degree of rivalry among competitors. D. Few good product substitutes.
Last Answer : Low barriers to entry.
Description : Switching costs refer to the: A. Cost to a producer to exchange equipment in a facility when new technologies emerge. B. Cost of changing the firm’s strategic group. C. Costs suppliers incur when selling to a different customer. D. Costs customers incur when buying from a different supplier.
Last Answer : Costs customers incur when buying from a different supplier.
Description : Which of the following is NOT an entry barrier to an industry? A. None of these B. Economies of scale C. Customer loyalty D. Bargaining power of suppliers
Last Answer : Bargaining power of suppliers
Description : Which one of the following is NOT included in the Porter’s Five Forces model: A. Potential development of substitute products B. Bargaining power of suppliers C. Rivalry among stockholders D. Rivalry among competing firms
Last Answer : Rivalry among stockholders
Last Answer : A moderate degree of rivalry among competitors.
Description : All of these, except__________, are part of Porter's competitive forces in industry analysis. a. potential entry of new competitors b. bargaining power of suppliers c. development of substitute products d. bargaining power of union
Last Answer : bargaining power of union
Description : Which of the following is not a part the Macro Environment? a. Laws & Policies b. Demographics c. Suppliers d. Social Values
Last Answer : Suppliers
Description : In ‘make or buy’ decision, it is profitable to buy from outside only when the supplier’s price is below the firm’s own ______________. (a) Fixed Cost (b) Variable Cost (c) Total Cost (d) Prime Cost
Last Answer : (b) Variable Cost
Description : A continually evolving network of independent companies, suppliers, customers, even competitors, linked together to share skills, costs, and access to one another s markets is called a/an ... Virtual organization ; (b) Boundaryless organization ; (c) Modular organization (d) Integrated organization
Last Answer : (a) Virtual organization ;
Description : A film company and a music recording company may choose to combine, believing that the result will be more effective than the sum of the two component parts. What term is used for the benefits? A. Synergy B. Diversification C. Integration D. Consolidation
Last Answer : Synergy
Description : An alliance between a supplier and a buyer that agree to use and share skills and capabilities in the supply chain, is called: a) Diversification alliance b) Shared supply alliance c) Complementary alliance d) Vertical integration alliance
Last Answer : Vertical integration alliance
Description : A partnership between companies in different lines of business, is called: a) Vertical integration alliance b) Diversification alliance c) Shared supply alliance d) International expansion alliance
Last Answer : Diversification alliance
Description : Which of the following is NOT a dimension of global strategy? a) Localization b) Coordination and configuration c) Standardization d) Integration
Last Answer : Localization
Description : When a firm seeks the benefits of global integration and local adaptation, it is best described as which type of strategy? a) Transnational b) Global c) Multi-national d) Global-local
Last Answer : Transnational
Description : A particular business unit operates in a low-growth, mature market, in which it has a large market share. What term is used in the BCG matrix for this business? A. None of these options B. Cash cow C. Star D. Dog
Last Answer : Cash cow
Description : The rate of forward reaction, at chemical equilibrium is _________the rate of backward reaction. (A) More than (B) Less than (C) Equal to (D) Either (B) or (C)
Last Answer : (C) Equal to
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Forward pass is used for calculating earliest expected time (B) Backward pass is used for calculating the latest occurrence time (C) Maximum value of earliest ... time is used if there is more than one value of any event (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : What is the function of the cell envelope? a. growth and reproduction b. protection from osmotic pressure c. sensing and responding to the environment d. acquiring nutrients
Last Answer : b. protection from osmotic pressure
Description : Can I swipe forward and backward when browsing the web on iPad mini?
Last Answer : That depends on the website you are viewing. A lot of sites now have mobile versions that are made to fit perfectly with your devices screen. So, only swiping up and down are necessary. This is so you can ... . But, if it is not a mobile site, then you can swipe in any direction as you please.