Multiple Choice
The general trend of the past four decades has been for companies to divest their "noncore" businesses.Exceptions to this trend include:
A) Large e-commerce companies such as Amazon,Alphabet,Alibaba,and Tencent
B) Large business groups in emerging market countries
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Neither (a) nor (b) -the refocussing trend is general across sectors and across countries.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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