A Strategy of Vertical Integration Can Have Both Important Strengths

question 22

Multiple Choice

A strategy of vertical integration can have both important strengths and weaknesses depending on all of the following,EXCEPT:

• A) whether it can limit the performance of strategy-critical activities in ways that increase cost,build expertise,protect proprietary know-how,or increase differentiation.
• B) the impact on investment costs,flexibility,and response times.
• C) the administrative costs of coordinating operations across more vertical chain activities.
• D) how difficult it will be for the company to acquire the set of skills and capabilities needed to operate in another stage of the vertical chain.
• E) whether competitors outsource any of their value chain activities.

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