Which of the Following Is NOT a Risk of Vertical

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a risk of vertical integration ("make") ?

• A) Less exposure to market competition leads to higher costs.
• B) Organizational complexity increases with integration.
• C) Organizational planning often improves when a firm integrates.
• D) Less contact with the external market diminishes learning and experience effects.

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Definitions:

Behavioural Theories

Theories that focus on observable behaviors, emphasizing the learning processes and the effects of the environment on behavior.

Human Behaviour

Refers to the range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans in conjunction with their environment, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion, and genetics.

Animal Research

Scientific studies conducted on non-human animals to understand biological, behavioral, physiological processes, often with implications for human health and behavior.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, delineating a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to higher (self-actualization) needs.