Retrenching to a narrower diversification base

Question $28$Answer

a$.$

is an attractive strategy option for revamping a diverse business lineup that lacks strong cross$-$business financial fit.

b$.$

is directed at improving long$-$term performance by building stronger positions in a smaller number of core businesses.

c$.$

is a strategy best reserved for companies in poor financial shape.

d$.$

is sometimes an attractive option for deepening a diversified company's technological expertise and supporting a faster rate of product innovation.

e$.$

is usually the most attractive long$-$run strategy for a broadly diversified company confronted with recession, high interest rates, mounting competitive pressures in several of its businesses, and sluggish growth.