One Strategic Fit-Based Approach to Related Diversification Would Be to

One strategic fit-based approach to related diversification would be to

A) diversify into new industries that present opportunities to transfer competitively valuable expertise, technological know-how, or other capabilities from one business to another.
B) diversify into those industries where the same kinds of driving forces and competitive forces prevail, thus allowing use of much the same competitive strategy in all of the business a company is in.
C) acquire rival firms that have broader product lines so as to give the company access to a wider range of buyer groups.
D) acquire companies in forward distribution channels (wholesalers and/or retailers) .
E) expand into foreign markets where the firm currently does no business.