When "petroleum" companies such as BP sought to recast themselves as "energy" companies, increasing their research into the oil, coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, and chemical industries, these companies were employing a ________ defense strategy.
A) preemptive
B) counteroffensive
C) mobile
D) flank
E) contraction

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A mobile defense strategy involves adapting and diversifying one's operations and services, which is what BP did by expanding into various forms of energy production. The other options do not accurately describe BP's strategy. A preemptive defense strategy involves striking before an attack occurs, a counteroffensive defense strategy involves responding aggressively to an attack, a flank defense strategy involves protecting the sides of a defensive line, and a contraction defense strategy involves downsizing and focusing on core competencies.

When "Petroleum" Companies Such as BP Sought to Recast Themselves