WellMade Manufacturing is a large conglomerate that operates only in its home country. The company competes in industries like the consumer electronics, health care, hotel, airlines, education, and steel industries. Which of the following diversification strategies does this best illustrate?
A. geographic diversification
B. process diversification
C. market diversification
D. product diversification
Answer: D
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