As Noted in the Chapter 6 Opening Case, GE Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

As noted in the Chapter 6 Opening Case, GE is now a major player in the "clean energy" industry such as wind turbines and solar power. A major reason GE moved in this direction was_____________________________.

• A) to narrow the focus of its portfolio around energy-relted industries.
• B) to overcome and correct its record in environmental issues.
• C) to further diversify its portfolio away from services.
• D) the clean energy industry was guaranteed to be profitable for the next severl years.

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