To remain number one, leading firms can take any of three actions. First, they can find ways to expand total demand. Second, they can protect their current market share through good defensive and offensive actions. Third, they can ________.
A) focus exclusively on divestment
B) evaluate current employees and reduce costs through downsizing
C) run smaller companies out of business, causing them to sell out to larger firms
D) try to expand their market share further, even if market size remains constant
E) shut down current company locations and reopen in highly populated areas

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The passage mentions that leading firms can try to expand their market share further, even if market size remains constant, as a way to remain number one. This implies that the best choice is D. The other options are either not mentioned in the passage or are not viable or ethical strategies for leading firms to maintain their position.

To Remain Number One, Leading Firms Can Take Any of Three