The one factor that company executives need not worry about when their company is managing many diverse, unrelated firms is: a. knowing what to do if a business unit stumbles. b. staying abreast of what's happening in each industry and subsidiary. c. managing by the numbers—that is, keeping a close track on the financial and operating results of each subsidiary. d. picking business-unit heads who have the requisite combination of managerial skills and know-how to motivate people. e. understanding the true value of strategic investment proposals by business-unit managers.
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