_____ Occurs When a Company Moves into Areas It Previously

question 44

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs when a company moves into areas it previously served either as a supplier to or as a customer for its current products or services.

• A) Horizontal integration
• B) Vertical integration
• C) Diversification
• D) Retrenchment strategy
• E) Concentration strategy

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Definitions:

S Corporation

A special type of corporation in the United States that meets specific Internal Revenue Service criteria and elects to be taxed as a pass-through entity, avoiding double taxation on corporate income.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and a stake in the company's profits and decision-making.

Limited Partnership

A business partnership where at least one partner has unlimited liability and one or more partners have limited liability, only responsible for the money they have invested.

Legal Entity

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