Question $4$ of $50$

A furniture retailer wanted to grow but not open too many new stores. The company started opening boutique hotels instead. A management and development company operated the hotels, but the furniture company handled the interiors. Guests could then purchase furniture and decor online. This example shows that the furniture retailer

a$.$ decided to add new furniture items to stimulate growth

b$.$ planned to add many more stores as a growth strategy

c$.$ was thinking "outside the box" by designing a growth strategy

d$.$ bought a management company to expand its business