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 ________ strategy.
A) preemptive defense
B) counteroffensive defense
C) mobile defense
D) flank defense
E) contraction defense

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Mobile defense involves broadening the company's domain by diversifying into new areas, which is what these companies are doing by expanding their research into various energy sectors.

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