As Noted in the Chapter 6 Opening Case,GE Is Now

question 51

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-related 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 several years.

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The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.

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The muscular tube that conveys food from the mouth to the stomach.

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