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As the inventor of hypertension medication, OneSure Pharmaceuticals (OSP) Inc. was able to reap the benefits of economies of scale due to a large consumer demand for the drug. Even when competitors later developed similar drugs after the expiry of OSP’s patents, regular users did not want to switch because they were concerned about possible side effects. Which of the following benefits does this scenario best illustrate?

Which of the following expressions accurately describes market cap?

Brain Boost Inc. is a leading educational toy company. Competitors across the globe have failed to imitate Brain Boost’s production models, supply chain systems, knowledge systems, and culture. These attributes have remained unique to Brain Boost Inc. for a long time. Which of the following assumptions of the resource-based model of competitive advantage does this scenario best illustrate?

Which of the following statements is true of an equity alliance?

According to Michael Porter, which of the following is a problem with many publicly traded companies?

Why should managers using the M-form organizational structure to support a related-diversification strategy ideally concentrate decision making at the top of the organization?

The hormone responsible for uterine contractions during childbirth is:

For which of the following companies will geographic distance be the most relevant factor in deciding whether to trade with a target country?

You are the manager of Impromptu Printing, a leading print shop. Impromptu’s resources include a highly experienced staff and state-of-the-art printing presses. However, your closest competition has started to cut into your market share by offering same-day turnaround on most orders. Although your staffing and equipment is not optimized for rapid production, you decide to start offering a same-day guarantee to your customers. According to the resource-based view, what is wrong with this decision?

Due to political instability in the country of East Gerdon, the strategic leaders at the headquarters of Mako Manufacturing have decided to close all production facilities in the country until stability returns. Mako’s managers have formulated a ________-level strategy.