Retrenching to a narrower diversification base Group of answer choices is a strategy best reserved for companies in poor financial shape. is directed at improving long-term performance by building stronger positions in a smaller number of core businesses. is an attractive strategy option for revamping a diverse business lineup that lacks strong cross-business financial fit. 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. is sometimes an attractive option for deepening a diversified company's technological expertise and supporting a faster rate of product innovation.

While cell phones with holographic keyboards are currently in the introduction stage of the industry life cycle, tablet computers are in the growth stage. in the context of this scenario, which of the following statements is true? a. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face greater competition than the tablet industry. b. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will focus more on product innovation, the tablet industry will focus more on process innovation. c. while the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards can reap the benefits of economies of scale, the tablet industry will experience no such benefits. d. the industry for cell phones with holographic keyboards will face price competition, whereas, in the tablet industry, the mode of competition will be non-price.