Strategic Management
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259927621
Author: Frank T. Rothaermel The Nancy and Russell McDonough Chair; Professor of Strategy and Sloan Industry Studies Fellow
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8, Problem 3MS
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Corporates are into diversification by investing precious time and resources into new business ventures. Similarly, every individual in their own way spends their time and energy. Businesses are known to invest in related and unrelated businesses as a step to uncover new business opportunities.
To explain: The level of diversification that has changed over time.
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