The Option of Sticking with the Current Business Lineup Makes

question 171

Multiple Choice

The option of sticking with the current business lineup makes sense when:

• A) the company's present portfolio of businesses offers attractive growth opportunities and can be counted on to create economic value for shareholders.
• B) companies are seeking multinational diversification.
• C) corporate executives are excited about market opportunities.
• D) circumstances warrant maintaining the line-up until market values change for the better.
• E) divesting some businesses and retrenching to a narrower diversification base.

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