If View Your World, a high- end window manufacturer, sells its glass door division, this is an example of ______.
A)forward integration
B)outsourcing
C)divestiture
D)backward integration

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Divestiture refers to the process of selling or disposing of a business segment or division. In this scenario, View Your World is selling its glass door division, which falls under the category of divestiture. Therefore, the best choice is C. The rest of the choices are not applicable as forward integration involves acquiring a business that is closer to the end customer, outsourcing involves contracting work to an external company or service provider, and backward integration involves acquiring a supplier.

If View Your World, a High- End Window Manufacturer, Sells