Which of the Following Is an Example of Backward Integration

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of backward integration? 

• A) A coffee producer acquiring a chain of coffee shops.
• B) A car manufacturer acquiring an automobile spare parts manufacturer.
• C) A cigarette manufacturer buying a convenience store.
• D) A fleece fabric manufacturer buying a maker of winter clothing.

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Definitions:

Violence

Actions that use physical power to cause harm, injury, or death to a person or object.

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and forced to perform labor or services without compensation.

Labor Movement

A collective organization of working people who unite to make decisions or negotiate on matters concerning their employment conditions, including wages, hours, benefits, and working environments.

Wage Slavery

A critical term describing a situation where a person's livelihood depends on wages, especially in a context where the wages are low, and working conditions are poor.