Co-location differs from co-opetition in that co-location:.a. refers to a cooperative arrangement that involves two or more organizations, each contributing to the creation of a new entity. b. refers to a cooperative arrangement between two or more organizations that does not involve the creation of a new entity. c. occurs when there is a blending of competition and cooperation between two closely located firms. d. occurs when goods and services offered by two or more organizations under different brands are stationed very close to each other. e. refers to a cooperative arrangement that involves two or more organizations sharing only control of the operations.

Bulldog holdings is a u.s.-based consumer electronics company. it owns smaller firms in japan and taiwan where most of its cell phone technology is developed and manufactured before being released worldwide. which of the following alternatives to integration does this best illustrate? a. venture capitalism b. franchising c. joint venture d. parent-subsidiary relationship

If the ceo of a large, diversified, firm were filling out a fitness report on a division manager (i.e., "grading" the manager), which of the following situations would be likely to cause the manager to receive a better grade? in all cases, assume that other things are held constant.a. the division's basic earning power ratio is above the average of other firms in its industry.b. the division's total assets turnover ratio is below the average for other firms in its industry.c. the division's debt ratio is above the average for other firms in the industry.d. the division's inventory turnover is 6, whereas the average for its competitors is 8.e. the division's dso (days' sales outstanding) is 40, whereas the average for its competitors is 30.

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