Which Statement About Vertical Integration in an Uncertain Environment Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement about vertical integration in an uncertain environment is most likely true?

• A) Backward vertical integration is best for all firms.
• B) Vertical integration is best for multinational corporations.
• C) Outsourcing is best for firms with significant specificities.
• D) Outsourcing will lead to far less performance ambiguities.
• E) Outsourcing is best for firms without significant specificities.

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