Describe the Four Stages of Business Globalization

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Essay

Describe the four stages of business globalization.Why do most companies stop when they reach the third stage?

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Definitions:

Horizontal Merger

Merger that joins firms in the same industry for the purpose of diversification, increasing customer bases, cutting costs, or expanding product lines.

Vertical Merger

Merger that combines firms operating at different levels in the production and marketing process.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task, project, or other business activity.