[solved] According to Figure 8.6, which one of the following is not a reasonable option for deploying a diversified company's financial resources?
Divesting cash hog businesses and using the proceeds to fund capital investments in promising cash cow businesses
Paying down existing debt, increasing dividend payments to shareholders, or repurchasing shares of the company's common stock
Investing in ways to strengthen or grow existing businesses
Making acquisitions to establish positions in new businesses or to complement existing businesses
Funding long-range R&D ventures aimed at opening market opportunities in new or existing businesses