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lb_gilbert

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on: Jul 21, 2018
The foundation of portfolio approaches is the concept of t
 
 

a. tactical planning
  b. the strategic business unit
  c. the product life cycle
  d. synergy
  e. overall cost leadership



Question 2

One action an organization may take with respect to an SBU classified as a dog is sell it. It
  seems odd that one organization would want to buy another's dogs. Which of the following
  might explain such a purchase?


 
 

a. Need to generate large amounts of short-run cash
  b. Desire to expand into a rapidly growing market
  c. Possible synergistic effects on the buying organization
  d. The decision to adopt a retrenchment strategy
  e. Desire to complete a hostile takeover of the seller



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olderstudent

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

alvinum

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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