Diversifying into New Businesses Can Be Considered a Success Only

Multiple Choice

Diversifying into new businesses can be considered a success only if it

A) results in increased profit margins and bigger total profits.
B) builds shareholder value.
C) helps a company escape the rigors of competition in its present business.
D) leads to the development of a greater variety of distinctive competencies and competitive capabilities.
E) helps the company overcome the barriers to entering additional foreign markets.