Which of the Following Is NOT True

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true?

• A) Keiretsu may be organized vertically or horizontally.
• B) Some of Japan's trading partners contend that the relationships among keiretsu member firms is harmful to free trade.
• C) Since the late 1990s, most keiretsu links have become more entrenched in response to the challenges associated with globalization.
• D) Keiretsu can trace their origins back to the pre-World War II zaibatsu conglomerates.
• E) The Toyota group is an example of a vertical keiretsu.

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