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BMAL 590 BUSINESS INTEGRATION &STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
If a company uses a focused cost-leadership strategy, it competes in the market
segments where - ANSWERS-it can operate at no cost disadvantage
A strategic group is a group of companies within a particular industry - ANSWERS-
that are pursuing a similar business model
The final part of the strategy formulation process is - ANSWERS-formulation of
corporate-level strategies
When a company decides to expand into new industries, it must - ANSWERS-
construct its business models at two levels
A specialized asset is one that is designed to - ANSWERS-perform a specific task
Many industries have experienced increased consolidation over the last decade
due to an increase in - ANSWERS-horizontal integration
Which of the following is a benefit that firms should expect to gain from the use
of horizontal integration? - ANSWERS-Better realization of economies of scale
, Horizontal integration in an industry tends to - ANSWERS-reduce rivalry among
firms
Antitrust regulation - ANSWERS-is concerned with companies' abuse of their
market power to raise prices for consumers above the level that would exist in
more competitive situations
When an intermediate manufacturer moves into final assembly, it is pursuing -
ANSWERS-forward integration
Vertical integration can be disadvantageous when - ANSWERS-industry
technology is changing rapidly
A wealth of data suggests that most mergers and acquisitions - ANSWERS-do not
create, and may actually reduce, value for the entities involved
Companies can maintain market discipline over suppliers by - ANSWERS-parallel
sourcing
The principal driver(s) of shareholder value is (are) - ANSWERS-profitability and
profit growth
A competitive advantage is considered to be a sustained competitive advantage
when the - ANSWERS-advantage endures for a long time
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