In Which Situation Would Horizontal Integration Be an Especially Effective

question 17

Multiple Choice

In which situation would horizontal integration be an especially effective strategy?

• A) when an organization can gain monopolistic characteristics in a particular area or region without being challenged by the federal government for "tending substantially" to reduce competition
• B) when an organization competes in a slowing industry
• C) when decreased economies of scale provide major competitive advantages
• D) when an organization has neither the capital nor human talent needed to successfully manage an expanded organization
• E) when competitors are succeeding due to managerial expertise or having particular resources an organization possesses

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