Which of the Following Best Accounts for the Success of Standard

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best accounts for the success of Standard Oil?

• A) Its scientists found new technical processes for refining oil more efficiently.
• B) It bought out the Erie Railroad in order to keep transportation charges low.
• C) It was one of the first companies to invest heavily in advertising.
• D) Rockefeller was lucky to find the highest-quality oil on his Ohio farm.
• E) Its corporate structure-known as vertical integration-allowed the company to grow tremendously.

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