Vertical Integration Strategies

question 73

Multiple Choice

Vertical integration strategies

• A)extend a company's competitive scope within the same industry by expanding its operations across multiple segments or stages of the industry value chain.
• B)are one of the best strategic options for helping companies win the race for global market leadership.
• C)offer good potential to expand a company's lineup of products and services.
• D)are particularly effective in boosting a company's ability to expand into additional geographic markets, particularly the markets of foreign countries.
• E)are a good strategy option for helping a company revamp its value chain and bypass low value-added activities.

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