Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Vertical Integration

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of vertical integration?

• A) It fails to protect a firm's proprietary product technology.
• B) Firms lose out on the opportunities to build dynamic capabilities.
• C) It is difficult to determine appropriate prices for goods transferred to subunits within a firm.
• D) It fails to facilitate investments in highly specialized assets.
• E) It does not allow a firm to exercise tight control over its production process.

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