72 Questions
What is the geographic scope of Volkswagen (VW) Group according to the text?
Global, operating in 117 countries worldwide
Which division is NOT mentioned as part of Volkswagen (VW) Group in the text?
Aircraft Manufacturing
In which city is the headquarters of Volkswagen (VW) Group located?
Wolfsburg
What was the annual revenue of Volkswagen (VW) Group in 2021 according to the text?
$296 billion EUR
What strategy does Volkswagen (VW) Group operationalize through its product architecture, according to the text?
Platform Strategy
What is a characteristic of strategic alliances?
Loosely defined tasks
What is a drawback of strategic alliances mentioned in the text?
Potential assistance to competitors
According to the 'Build-Borrow-Buy' Framework, what is the purpose of 'Borrow'?
Entering a contract or strategic alliance
What is one of the benefits mentioned in the text regarding strategic alliances?
Increased speed in operations
In the context of diversification, what does the text suggest about the relationship between diversification and performance?
The relationship between diversification and performance is ambiguous
What does the text define as diversification in a company?
Being in two or more lines of business that operate in diverse market environments
According to Ansoff, what does diversification involve?
Expansion of corporation activities to both new products and new markets
What characterizes related diversification according to Rumelt's classification?
Opening new business fields closely related to the previous segment
In which type of diversification is Apple classified according to the text?
Unrelated diversification
How does Apple's organizational structure enable it to succeed in global competition?
By adopting a concept of global businesses
What is the Cost of Entry Test mainly concerned with in corporate strategy?
Ensuring that the entry costs do not outweigh future gains
What is the primary criterion for the Better-Off Test in corporate strategy?
Ensuring that the new entity contributes to a competitive advantage for existing firms
In the context of mergers, what does a Horizontal merger involve?
Acquiring firms with similar production processes
What are some characteristics of successful acquisitions according to the text?
"Friendly" acquisition and careful choice and negotiation
In corporate strategy, what is a Strategic Alliance focused on?
Contributing resources outside respective markets for certain tasks
What is one example of post-integration failure mentioned in the text?
All of the above
What is an excurse mentioned in the text related to corporate strategy?
Identifying cross-business value chain activities
What is a potential opportunity highlighted in the text for cross-business value chain activities?
Combining purchasing activities to gain leverage with suppliers
What is an example of potential collaboration mentioned in the text to create a new competitive advantage?
Combining sales & marketing activities
What characterizes the strategic-fit opportunities discussed in the text?
Opportunities to share technology and R&D capabilities
What is a key consideration when it comes to the 'Choice of Businesses' according to the text?
Resource-Product matrix
In the context of resource management, what is a strategy firms can use to achieve high returns/profits?
Mergers & Acquisitions
Which type of business does NOT fall under Yamaha Corporation's product line?
Golf Resorts
What is a critical aspect in the 'Value of Diversification' discussed in the text?
Combination of businesses
What is emphasized as a potential strategy to gain competitive advantage in the text?
Machine capacity
What is the pattern of diversification described in the text?
Concentric Circles
What are some examples of products mentioned under Mitsubishi's unrelated diversification?
Water Pumps and Management Systems for Trains
Why do firms diversify according to the text?
To increase market power
What are some external inducements for firms to diversify?
Technological development and threats
In the context of diversification, what is an example of an internal inducement mentioned in the text?
Profit Stability
How do firms benefit from economies of scope?
By lowering production costs
What is one reason firms may diversify according to the text?
To achieve economies of scale
What is a potential drawback of excessive unrelated diversification?
Loss of competitive advantage
Which factor could drive a firm to diversify according to the text?
Technological advancements in the industry
What is a potential benefit of unrelated diversification as described in the text?
Access to multiple revenue streams
The Cost of Entry Test ensures that the entry costs do not consume all future ______
gains
In the Mode of Expansions, Horizontal mergers involve acquiring businesses in the ______ industry
same
Successful acquisitions require the target firm to have complementary ______
resources
Strategic Alliances involve businesses contributing resources outside of their respective ______
markets
Internal Development encourages ______ within the company
Intrapreneurship
Volkswagen Group was founded in ______
1937
Volkswagen Group consists of two divisions: Automotive and ______ Services
Financial
Volkswagen Group's headquarters is located in ______, Germany
Wolfsburg
In 2021, Volkswagen Group's annual revenue was 296 billion ______
EUR
Volkswagen Group operates worldwide, with a presence in ______ countries
117
Yamaha Corporation offers a wide range of products including furniture, TVs, keyboards, pianos, skis, and __________.
home furnishings
The 'Value of Diversification' emphasizes the importance of matching resources with business __________.
development
In corporate strategy, the Resource-Product Matrix helps in identifying the relationship between resources, products, and __________.
markets (customers, competitors)
One strategy for firms to achieve high returns/profits is to exploit and develop resources through a __________ model.
stepping-stone
In the context of diversification, firms can achieve high returns/profits by strategically choosing businesses that offer attractive resources and engaging in mergers and __________ activities.
acquisitions
The Build-Borrow-Buy Framework provides guidance in determining whether firms should pursue: Internal development (build), Enter a contract/strategic alliance (borrow), Acquire new resources, capabilities, and competencies (___)
buy
Strategic Alliances allow access to complementary assets and ____
speed
One of the drawbacks of Strategic Alliances is the lack of ____
control
Diversification is a viable growth decision that involves making different choices of ____
business
The 'Build-Borrow-Buy' Framework helps in determining whether firms should pursue Internal development, Enter a contract/strategic alliance, or Acquire new resources, capabilities, and ____
competencies
Identifying the potential for cross-business value chain activities includes the opportunity to combine purchasing activities and gain more leverage with suppliers and realize supply chain economics. Opportunity to share technology, transfer technical skills or combine R&D are examples of ___________.
collaboration
In the context of resource management, a strategy firms can use to achieve high returns/profits is ____________.
related diversification
The 'Build-Borrow-Buy' Framework emphasizes the purpose of 'Borrow' to __________ resources.
acquire
Successful acquisitions require the target firm to have complementary ___________.
capabilities
In the Mode of Expansions, Horizontal mergers involve acquiring businesses in the ______ industry.
same
According to Ansoff, diversification involves the expansion of the corporation activities to new ______ and/or new markets.
products
In related diversification, a corporation opens new business fields that are closely related to the previously business segment, like ______.
Apple
Apple's organizational structure is designed to allow it to succeed effectively in the ever-changing and challenging worldwide ______.
competition
Diversification can be classified into related and ______ types according to Rumelt.
unrelated
Volkswagen Group operates worldwide, with a presence in ______ countries.
countries
Diversified corporations can arrange for the 'unsure' individuals to have the riskless projects and keep the talented individuals who would not invest in 'dull' or 'slow growth' businesses. © Artur Baldauf l Department of Management l University of Bern Corporate Strategy 13 Why do ______ Diversify? Internal Inducements Economies of Scope and Synergy C(x+y) < C(x) + C(y); 2 + 2 = 5 Exploitation of core competencies How is 'relatedness' defined? Are products or competence/resources the analysis object? How can one measure 'relatedness'? SIC codes, patents Potential Agency (Stipulation) Problems Diversified corporations can operate like a labor or capital market if there is market failure or asymmetric information; informed markets exist when external markets are weak. Transaction costs © Artur Baldauf l Department of Management l University of Bern Corporate Strategy 14 Why Do ______ Diversify?
Firms
Existing questions. Do NOT ask these: What was the annual revenue of Volkswagen (VW) Group in 2021 according to the text? Successful acquisitions require the target firm to have complementary ______ In the Mode of Expansions, Horizontal mergers involve acquiring businesses in the ______ industry Volkswagen Group consists of two divisions: Automotive and ______ Services What is a potential benefit of unrelated diversification as described in the text? Which type of business does NOT fall under Yamaha Corporation's product line? Which factor could drive a firm to diversify according to the text? What is a potential drawback of excessive unrelated diversification? What is an excurse mentioned in the text related to corporate strategy? What strategy does Volkswagen (VW) Group operationalize through its product architecture, according to the text? In which type of diversification is Apple classified according to the text? According to the 'Build-Borrow-Buy' Framework, what is the purpose of 'Borrow'? What characterizes the strategic-fit opportunities discussed in the text? What is one example of post-integration failure mentioned in the text? What is the Cost of Entry Test mainly concerned with in corporate strategy? How do firms benefit from economies of scope? According to Ansoff, what does diversification involve? What is a critical aspect in the 'Value of Diversification' discussed in the text? What are some characteristics of successful acquisitions according to the text? In the context of mergers, what does a Horizontal merger involve? One strategy for firms to achieve high returns/profits is to exploit and develop resources through a __________ model. In corporate strategy, the Resource-Product Matrix helps in identifying the relationship between resources, products, and _________. The Cost of Entry Test ensures that the entry costs do not consume all future ______ What is an example of potential collaboration mentioned in the text to create a new competitive advantage? What is emphasized as a potential strategy to gain competitive advantage in the text? The 'Value of Diversification' emphasizes the importance of matching resources with business _________. Volkswagen Group operates worldwide, with a presence in ______ countries Why do firms diversify according to the text? What is a potential opportunity highlighted in the text for cross-business value chain activities? What is the geographic scope of Volkswagen (VW) Group according to the text? In corporate strategy, what is a Strategic Alliance focused on? How does Apple's organizational structure enable it to succeed in global competition? In the context of diversification, what is an example of an internal inducement mentioned in the text? What is a key consideration when it comes to the 'Choice of Businesses' according to the text? In 2021, Volkswagen Group's annual revenue was 296 billion ______ What are some external inducements for firms to diversify? Which division is NOT mentioned as part of Volkswagen (VW) Group in the text? Internal Development encourages ______ within the company What is one reason firms may diversify according to the text? What are some examples of products mentioned under Mitsubishi's unrelated diversification? What does the text define as diversification in a company? Volkswagen Group's headquarters is located in ______, Germany What characterizes related diversification according to Rumelt's classification? What is a characteristic of strategic alliances? In the context of diversification, firms can achieve high returns/profits by strategically choosing businesses that offer attractive resources and engaging in mergers and ________ activities. What is one of the benefits mentioned in the text regarding strategic alliances? In the context of resource management, what is a strategy firms can use to achieve high returns/profits? Yamaha Corporation offers a wide range of products including furniture, TVs, keyboards, pianos, skis, and _________. In the context of diversification, what does the text suggest about the relationship between diversification and performance? What is a drawback of strategic alliances mentioned in the text?
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Diversified Expansion
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