Which of the Following Statements About Portfolio Strategy Is True

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about portfolio strategy is true?

• A) The evidence supports the usefulness of acquiring unrelated businesses.
• B) Dysfunctional consequences can occur when companies are categorized.
• C) The strategy may weaken the strongest performer in the corporate portfolio, the problem child.
• D) Labeling a top performer as a cash cow will strengthen employee morale.
• E) Maslow's hierarchy can be used to determine the level of motivation needed to acquire and make a success of portfolio strategy.

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