Under Which of the Following Circumstances Is Vertical Integration Hazardous

question 24

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following circumstances is vertical integration hazardous?

• A) When the technology involved in different stages of production is changing rapidly
• B) When vertical integration involves moving downstream into retailing
• C) When the value added by successive stages of production is declining
• D) When the industries involved are undergoing rapid expansion
• E) When the company's competitors are also following a strategy of vertical integration

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