When Should a Business NOT Be Divested

Multiple Choice

When should a business NOT be divested?

A) When the business is worth more to another company than to the parent company
B) When the business is a cash cow
C) When the business provides valuable strategic or resource fits for another company
D) When shareholders would be better served if the company sells the business for a generous premium
E) When the business lacks the cross-boundary presence of shared values and cultural compatibility