The Basic Premise of Unrelated Diversification Is That

question 48

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of unrelated diversification is that

• A)the least risky way to diversify is to seek out businesses that are leaders in their respective industry.
• B)the best companies to acquire are those that offer the greatest economies of scope rather than the greatest economies of scale.
• C)the best way to build shareholder value is to acquire businesses with strong cross-business financial fit.
• D)any company that can be acquired on good financial terms and that has satisfactory growth and earnings potential represents a good acquisition and a good business opportunity.
• E)the task of building shareholder value is better served by seeking to stabilize earnings across the entire business cycle than by seeking to capture cross-business strategic fits.

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