When Increased Flexibility Is Required

question 14

Multiple Choice

When increased flexibility is required,

• A)it is always best to source inputs from the open market.
• B)it is always best to integrate key inputs, to maintain full control.
• C)it is best to operate with a mix of both options.
• D)it depends very much on the circumstances whether it's best to source from the market or vertically integrate.

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Definitions:

Terminated Employees

Employees who have been dismissed or laid off from their positions within an organization.

Vertical Integration

The merger or acquisition of two organizations that have a buyer-seller relationship.

Integration Difficulties

Challenges faced when combining different systems, processes, cultures, or organizations into a cohesive and functioning whole.

M&A Failures

Situations where mergers and acquisitions do not achieve their intended outcomes, often resulting in financial loss or organizational disruption.