How does LVMH profit from economies of scale?
a. It can more readily afford to open a new store in a desirable location.
b. It can open more stores at a lower cost in a wider range of locations.
b. It can produce more things for a lower cost than its competitors.
d. It can establish pricing on a sliding scale based on each consumer's ability to
pay. - Answer a.
LVMH attracts and keeps managers who may move between firms, enhancing
their talents and pursuing a successful career path. This mobility of managers
also implies that LVMH has successfully addressed what possible acquisition
pitfall?
a. Overestimating economic benefits b. Integrating acquired companies c.
Acquisition costs d. Agency issues. - Answer b.
Which label best fits LVMH's diversification strategy?
a. Value-chain diversification b. Constrained diversification c. Related
diversification d. Unrelated diversification (Answer: c)
The economy is one factor in the environment that might influence the success
of a diversification strategy. How have environmental changes affected
LVMH's sales?
a. As the global economy has slowed, the emphasis on high-priced luxury
products has resulted in a decrease in sales.
b. As the world's super-wealthy population has grown, so has the desire for
luxury items.
c. The additional expenditures connected with ethical sourcing, which
customers increasingly expect, have raised manufacturing costs and decreased
profitability.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Mirror. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.