Conglomerate Integration

question 116

Multiple Choice

Conglomerate integration:

• A) reduces the transaction costs of acquiring inputs.
• B) improves cash flow by exploiting the cyclical nature of different product lines.
• C) exploits economies of scope by merging the production of similar products.
• D) All of the statements are correct.

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Definitions:

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