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1. What were the motivation(s) for Greyston Bakerys diversifications? 2. Referring to the Ansoff matrix, how would you classify these diversifications?

1. What were the motivation(s) for Greyston Bakery’s diversifications?

2. Referring to the Ansoff matrix, how would you classify these diversifications?

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