An Automobile Company Enters into a Long-Term Contract with Two

question 55

Multiple Choice

An automobile company enters into a long-term contract with two suppliers for the same automobile tool. This is to ensure the company is protected in the event one of the suppliers adopts an uncooperative attitude. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario?

• A) Outsourcing
• B) Vertical integration
• C) Horizontal integration
• D) Parallel sourcing
• E) Full integration

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