When You Break a Problem into Smaller Pieces and Deal

question 50

Multiple Choice

When you break a problem into smaller pieces and deal with each piece of the problem one at a time, you are using the _____ technique of problem solving.

• A) vertical thinking
• B) fractionation
• C) reverse brainstorming
• D) six hats

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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its business operations into different steps on the same production path, such as when a manufacturer owns its supplier and/or distributor.

Supply Chain

The network of all entities involved in producing and delivering a product or service, from the raw material to the end user.

Successful Supply Chains

Supply chains that effectively and efficiently integrate the flow of goods, services, information, and finances from raw materials to end consumer.