Diversification into a New Industry Cannot Be Considered a Success

question 37

Multiple Choice

Diversification into a new industry cannot be considered a success unless it results in

• A)enhanced industry attractiveness.
• B)enhanced shareholder value.
• C)boosting performance of the existing business.
• D)lowered cost of entry.
• E)diminishing market opportunities and stagnating sales in a firm's principal business.

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Definitions:

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