Which Would Be More Characteristic of Conglomerates

question 19

Short Answer

Which would be more characteristic of conglomerates?
a. "Putting one's eggs in one basket."
b. "Putting one's eggs in similar baskets."
c. "Putting one's eggs in different baskets."
d. A and B above.
e. B and C above.

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