According to Chris Zook,a firm can reduce the risks associated with any growth strategy by ________.

A) conducting extensive market research
B) eliminating value-chain activities
C) focusing only on B2B customers
D) building from core strengths

Risks Associated

Potential challenges or uncertainties that could negatively impact an organization or project.

Growth Strategy

Plans of action that businesses use to expand their operations and increase their market share and profitability.

Conducting Market Research

An approach to compile, examine, and deduce insights concerning a marketplace, inclusive of information on potential clients and competition.