When Should a Business NOT Be Divested

question 19

Multiple Choice

When should a business NOT be divested?

• A) when the business is worth more to another company than to the parent company
• B) when the business is a cash cow
• C) when the business provides valuable strategic or resource fits for another company
• D) when shareholders would be better served if the company sells the business for a generous premium
• E) when the business lacks the cross-boundary presence of shared values and cultural compatibility

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