The Potential Advantages of Tesla's Backward Vertical Integration Strategy Include

question 99

Multiple Choice

The potential advantages of Tesla's backward vertical integration strategy include

• A)increased vulnerability to Tesla from powerful suppliers (who may be inclined to raise prices at every opportunity).
• B)moderately increased risks to Tesla of disruptions in obtaining crucial components or support services.
• C)reduced costs.
• D)increased business risk for Tesla because it can control a larger portion of the overall industry value chain.
• E)enhancement of Tesla's differentiation capabilities and perhaps achieving a differentiation-based competitive advantage.

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