Why Would One Organization Want to Purchase an SBU That

Multiple Choice

Why would one organization want to purchase an SBU that has been classified as a "dog"?

A) A need to generate large amounts of short-run cash
B) A desire to expand into a rapidly growing market
C) Possible synergistic effects on the buying organization
D) A decision to adopt a retrenchment strategy
E) A desire to complete a hostile takeover of the seller