A Firm Purchasing a Key Supplier to Strengthen Its Value

question 43

Multiple Choice

A firm purchasing a key supplier to strengthen its value chain is an example of:

• A)collaboration.
• B)reengineering.
• C)vertical integration.
• D)unrelated diversification.

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Newborn

Refers to an infant from birth to about 2 months of age.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones in the face, hands, and feet.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, involved in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.