Movement by a Firm Along Its Own Value Chain in the Direction

question 9

Multiple Choice

Movement by a firm along its own value chain in the direction of sales, service, or warranty operations is termed _________.

• A)horizontal specialization
• B)backward integration
• C)forward integration
• D)horizontal diversification

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