Vertical Disintegration Is Said to Occur When

question 44

Multiple Choice

Vertical disintegration is said to occur when:

• A)a company decides to exit industries either forward or backward in the industry value chain to its core industry.
• B)a company takes advantage of another company it does business with after the other company has made an substantial investment in assets to meet the needs of the company.
• C)a company decides to acquire its suppliers and distributors.
• D)a company uses its capital resources to purchase its competitor.
• E)a company decides to sell its business model to another company.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Self-Completion

A theory suggesting individuals strive to acquire and display symbols that are associated with their desired self-identity, especially when they feel incomplete in a certain role or aspect.

Symbolic Self-Completion

The theory that individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that are socially recognized as indicators of their desired self-image.

State Self-Esteem

The dynamic and temporary feelings of worth and value that a person has about themselves, which can fluctuate with situations and experiences.

Possible Selves

Representations of what we could become, what we would like to become, and what we are afraid of becoming.