The Merger of Two Companies in the Same Industry That

question 1

Multiple Choice

The merger of two companies in the same industry that make products required at different stages of the production cycle is called:

• A)economies of scope.
• B)vertical integration.
• C)economies of scale.
• D)horizontal integration.

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Definitions:

Relative Decline

A situation where a country, economy, or entity experiences a decrease in its position or condition compared to others.

Consolidation

The process by which businesses combine to form a new entity or one business absorbs another, often to increase market share and reduce competition.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with production level or sales volume, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor costs.