Question

20. When there is a weak fit between a core business and a particular business line, organizations will typically follow what particular strategy? A. They will consolidate the weak line into others. B. The organization will attempt to divest the weak line C. The organization will try to refine the target marketing strategy D. They will attempt to try to reinvigorate the line will additional advertising

Q19)Strategic alliances in which both corporate entities hold an equity position are:

1. Usually successful given the fact there is shared risk
2. Difficult to reach corporate agreement on with both parties
3. Are referred to as shared risk pooled entities
4. Are defined as joint venture businesses

Q18)The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center developed a joint agreement with Italian officials to develop a research institute. This approach is an example which type of growth strategy.

1. Market penetration
2. Market development
3. Product development
4. Diversification

Q17)When growth in existing markets are slow or regulatory changes make it risky to remain in existing markets, organizations tend to pursue which of the following growth strategies:

1. Diversification
2. Product development
3. Market penetration
4. Market promotion

Q16)In a backward integration strategy an organization becomes:

1. A pharmaceutical company
2. Its own supplier
3. Its own buying entity
4. A purchasing coalition

Answer 1

20. The best alternative is: B)

Reason: divesting the weak line will would shift all the focus to the core business and will actually strengthen it.

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