Research Comparing Concentric with Conglomerate Diversification Concludes That

question 105

Multiple Choice

Research comparing concentric with conglomerate diversification concludes that

• A) conglomerate diversification is always less profitable than concentric diversification.
• B) concentric diversification is always less profitable than conglomerate diversification.
• C) the relationship between relatedness and performance follows an inverted U-shaped curve.
• D) neither concentric nor conglomerate diversification are ever profitable.
• E) for optimum effectiveness both conglomerate and concentric diversification should be utilized in tandem.

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