If Suppliers Are Unreliable or Too Costly, Which of These

question 44

Multiple Choice

If suppliers are unreliable or too costly, which of these strategies may be appropriate?

• A) Horizontal integration
• B) Backward integration
• C) Market penetration
• D) Forward integration
• E) Concentric diversification

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