Which of the Following Are Reasons Why a Firm May

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons why a firm may want to divest itself of some of its assets?
I.to raise cash
II.to unload unprofitable operations
III.to improve the strategic fit of a firm's various divisions
IV.to comply with antitrust regulations

• A)I and II only
• B)I, II, and III only
• C)I, III, and IV only
• D)II, III, and IV only
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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