Backward Vertical Integration Can Produce a

question 12

Multiple Choice

Backward vertical integration can produce a

• A)full integration when activities remain the domain of key suppliers.
• B)tapered integration if the firm consolidates all activities in-house.
• C)differentiation-based competitive advantage when activities enhance the performance of the final product.
• D)focused differentiation strategy when the market is broad and the product is a commodity.
• E)lower degree of flexibility in accommodating shifting buyer preferences.

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Definitions:

Intermodal Transportation

A logistics management approach that involves moving freight by using two or more modes of transportation, such as trucks, trains, ships, or airplanes, in the same container or vehicle.

Trade-Offs

The balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise or negotiation between conflicting needs or requirements.

Supply Chains

Networks of businesses and processes that work together to produce and deliver a product or service to consumers.

Profit Margin

The percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses have been deducted from sales, indicating the financial health and efficiency of a business.