MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
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To determine
Introduction: Strategy is primarily a ‘game plan’ implemented by a company for attracting customers by presenting unique features so as to differentiate itself and its products from the competitors. The “target customers” are the primary focus of a strategy.
The business risk and faced and strategies to reduce the business risk for the given companies.
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For each industry, provide an example of a business risk faced by companies that compete within that industry. Then, describe an example of a control that could be used to reduce the business risk that you have identified.
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