Which of the following examples represents the best application of a firm's primary core competence?
A) Honda Motors manufactures cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, and snow blowers
B) IBM provides both software services and manufactures computer hardware
C) PepsiCo manufactures and distributes soft drinks and manages restaurant chains
D) Microsoft sells operating system software and access to the internet through its MSN subscription service
E) McDonalds sells hamburgers and pizza.

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Honda Motors' primary core competence is in the manufacture of vehicles and related technologies. While they do produce other products like lawnmowers and snow blowers, these products are not directly related to their core business and therefore do not represent the best application of their primary core competence.

Which of the Following Examples Represents the Best Application of a Firm's