Diversifying into New Businesses Can Be Considered a Success Only

question 112

Multiple Choice

Diversifying into new businesses can be considered a success only if it

• A)results in increased profit margins and bigger total profits.
• B)builds shareholder value.
• C)helps a company escape the rigors of competition in its present business.
• D)leads to the development of a greater variety of distinctive competencies and competitive capabilities.
• E)helps the company overcome the barriers to entering additional foreign markets.

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