Retrenching to a Narrower Diversification Base

Retrenching to a narrower diversification base

A) is usually the most attractive long-run strategy for a broadly diversified company confronted with recession,high interest rates,mounting competitive pressures in several of its businesses,and sluggish growth.
B) is directed at improving long-term performance by building stronger positions in a smaller number of core businesses.
C) is an attractive strategy option for revamping a diverse business lineup that lacks strong cross-business financial fit.
D) is sometimes an attractive option for deepening a diversified company's technological expertise and supporting a faster rate of product innovation.
E) is a strategy best reserved for companies in poor financial shape.