Tiffany & Co

question 59

Multiple Choice

Tiffany & Co. opted to enter into the mining industry in Canada in order to

• A)build the profit sanctuary necessary to wage guerrilla offensives against global challengers endeavoring to invade its home market
• B)capitalize on company competencies and capabilities
• C)gain access to new customers in new markets
• D)access diamonds that could be certified as "conflict-free" and not associated with unethical mining practices or the finding of military activities in Africa
• E)achieve lower costs and enhance the firm's competitiveness.

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