As different countries and people around the globe integrate and exchange, these phenomena is called:

Acquisitions:

ABC, Inc. went public in 2008. It is an automobile manufacturer that has historically been very profitable, but management has recently focused on cost reduction by reducing the maintenance budget. The pipelines supplying fuel to the plant now leak, which cause substantial environmental complications. ABC, Inc.’s value creation has suffered as a direct result. This example endorses Porter’s caution regarding public companies in what manner?

ABC Inc., a luxury boat company, sells the same boats and offers the same superior services in both its home country and foreign markets. The market it operates in faces low pressures for both local responsiveness and cost reductions. Which of the following strategies within the integration-responsiveness framework does ABC Inc. most likely pursue?

ABC Inc. recently acquired XYZ Inc. It now sells its own bakery items along with the products originally sold by XYZ. As a result, ABC ‘s sales force will also be marketing the acquired company’s products. How will this horizontal integration most likely affect ABC?

ABC, Inc. wanted to sell its airplanes in the country of Mertenstan, but it lacked access to distribution channels and marketing expertise in the country. Thus, ABC, Inc. had to enter into a strategic alliance with a local jet plane manufacturer to utilize the foreign partner’s well-established distribution channels. Which explanation for entering into a strategic alliance is best illustrated in this scenario?

ABC, Inc. is assessing the sustainability of the firm’s competitive advantage. Which of the following would NOT be true?

ABC, Inc.’s competitive advantage will be short-lived in their industry if:

Horizontal integration through mergers and acquisitions can weaken firms by increasing

A flexible organization that fosters fast decision making and high employee motivation accurately describes what?