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The question is Discussion 3 - Corporate Strategy We have covered Diversification Strategies extensively in this chapter. Using some of the concepts outined in this chapter, please provide appropriate examples to answer the following questions. Please provide citations for all the research using your textbook and scholarly resources (minimam one source other than your textbook) as references. A number of Alberta (preferred) or Canadian (Histed on TSX) firms have diversified their businesses. Find one and tell us about it: Name of compary, Vision andior Mission, Original industry, new industrylies), was this a related diversification, unrelated diversification or a combination related-unrelated diversification strategy, and did they start up their own operations or purchaseicombine With another company? Lostly, has this been a good idea - Le, in general, are the shateholders/owners better off with the diversifigation? faplain your answer isitit appropriate financial information (refer ChNA in your textbook). The first students to post will have the easiest time. If someone already posted a company then others can not use the same compatipromuti 2. Reply to one of the above entries - i.e. add a piece of information or perspective. and will get no marks. The reply posts should add to the discussion. If someone is asking a question then feply to that puestion before the quie cletet as it might impact your original post grade.