The corporation started as a manufacturer and distributor of gourmet candies, and it has worldwide brand recognition for this product. It has acquired a number of other businesses over the years, some in the food industry and some in different industries, and all have been less successful than hoped. The board of directors has informed you that key shareholders have little appetite for continued business failures. Based on this information, which corporate$-$level strategy would you lean toward?

Unrelated diversification strategy

Related diversification strategy

Single$-$product strategy