The Options for Allocating a Diversified Company's Financial Resources Include

question 115

Multiple Choice

The options for allocating a diversified company's financial resources include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) making acquisitions to establish positions in new businesses or to complement existing businesses.
• B) investing in ways to strengthen or grow existing businesses.
• C) funding long-range R&D ventures aimed at opening market opportunities in new or existing businesses.
• D) paying off existing debt and building cash reserves.
• E) decreasing dividend payments and/or selling shares of stock.

---

Definitions:

Fibrin

A protein involved in the blood clotting process, which works by forming a fibrous mesh that impedes the flow of blood.

Blood Vessel

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

Blood Clot

A mass formed by the coagulation of blood in a part of the circulatory system, stopping bleeding or blocking a vessel.

Polycythemia Vera

A rare blood disorder characterized by an increased number of red blood cells, which can lead to an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.