Which of the Following Factors Is Considered a Disadvantage of Vertical

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is considered a disadvantage of vertical integration?

• A) It may reduce the flexibility to change partners.
• B) It may not reduce the bargaining power of suppliers.
• C) It may limit the organization's ability to differentiate the product.
• D) It may lead to limited control of proprietary knowledge.

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Definitions:

Starch

A polysaccharide composed of alpha glucose subunits; made by plants for energy storage.

Glycogen

A multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in humans, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Cellulose

Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate composed of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls and providing plants with support.

Cholesterol

A waxy substance found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma of all animals.