A(n) ________ Occurs When a Large, Typically Diversified Firm Divests

question 31

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ occurs when a large, typically diversified firm divests itself of a business in which it has historically been operating and the divested business operates as an independent unit.

• A) harvest
• B) liquidation
• C) initial public offering
• D) corporate spin-off

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