A Regional Bank Operating in Three States Purchases a Smaller

question 15

Multiple Choice

A regional bank operating in three states purchases a smaller local in the next state. This is an example of what type of strategy?

• A) vertical integration
• B) perpendicular integration
• C) horizontal integration
• D) conglomerate integration

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