A big advantage of related diversification is that it

A. offers ways for a firm to realize 1 + 1 = 3 benefits because the value chains of the different businesses present competitively valuable cross-business relationships.
B. is less risky than either vertical integration or unrelated diversification due to lower capital requirements.
C. is less capital intensive and usually more profitable than unrelated diversification.
D. passes the industry attractiveness test and thus offers the best route to 2 + 2 = 4 benefits.
E. involves diversifying into industries having the same kinds of key success factors.


Answer: A

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