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:

Flexible Work Schedules

Work arrangements that allow employees to vary their arrival and departure times, and/or choose their working hours, to accommodate personal needs and improve work-life balance.

Employee Motivation

The combination of internal and external factors that stimulate workers to take actions that lead to achieving work-related goals.

Managerial Tasks

The responsibilities and activities undertaken by managers, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, to achieve organizational objectives.

Productive Organizations

Organizations that efficiently and effectively use resources to meet their goals and generate outputs that are valued in the market.