I) Please select the most plausible alternatives from the choices given below (2

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I) Please select the most plausible alternatives from the choices given below (20 x 2-40 points): 1. Which of the following is an example of the resource-based view of the firm? a. Philip Morris diversified by purchasing Kraft foods, because they did not want to put money back in the high-risk cigarette businesS b, Google hires employees by asking them to fill out a 200-item questionnaire; many of the questions have nothing to do with computers government at over S5 per gallon of gasoline all using its capability in imaging c. Halliburton takes advantage of the US war budget to bill the d. Canon manufactures scanners, printers, copiers and cameras, 2. Apple has a unique ability to design products that are better looking than competition. IMacs often sell because of their looks as much as for their power and ease of use. This quality of Apple is a a. Strength b. Opportunity c. Profitability d. Efficiency 3. Ford is considering moving its Taurus plant from Edison, NJ to Buenos Aires in Argentina, but is intimidated by the fact that the inflation rate in the nation is too high, and their dollar investments may be compromised. Which segment of the general environment does this statement refer to? a. Corporate-financial b. Business-exchange c. Political-legal d. Economic

Explanation / Answer

1) d

The resource based view is a framework to determine the resources which are of strategic importance to firm and can give competitive advantage. For Canon, imaging is their strategic resource

2) a

It will be considered as strength as they are able to have unique design along with ease and power of use

3) d

It is the economic condition of Argentina under which inflation rate is high and can undermine dollar investment

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