The Strategic and Financial Options for Allocating a Diversified Company's

question 62

Multiple Choice

The strategic and financial options for allocating a diversified company's financial resources do not include

• 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)allocating resources to businesses with dim or marginal prospects.
• E)paying off existing debt,increasing dividends,building cash reserves,or repurchasing shares of the company's stock.

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