Alvine Activewear is a retail chain that has more than $40$ stores in Australia. The directors of the company decide to launch operations in Italy to increase the company's market reach. Many of the shareholders think that this decision is not appropriate in light of the economic slowdown in Europe. A group of shareholders unites to pressure the board of directors to change their decision. This is an example of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$A$.$hostile takeoverB.shareholder activismC.shareholder resolutionD.corporate governanceE.shareholder protection