When FedEx Bought Kinko's,it Thought That It Could Accomplish More

question 108

Multiple Choice

When FedEx bought Kinko's,it thought that it could accomplish more combined than it could operating separately.Which advantage of related diversification does this best represent?

• A)Reducing business dependence
• B)Reducing overhead
• C)Distinctive competence
• D)Synergy
• E)Innovation

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