Vertical Integration Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

Vertical integration is:

• A) Increasing the number of customers
• B) The extent to which an organisation owns the network of which it is part
• C) The purchase of competitor businesses
• D) Reducing the number of direct suppliers

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Definitions:

Ending Inventories

The value of goods available for sale or use at the end of an accounting period.

Direct Labor Budget

A financial plan that forecasts the costs associated with the labor directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Direct Labor-Hour

A metric indicating the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, often used for costing purposes.

Labor Rate

The amount paid to an employee per unit of time, usually per hour or year.