Which of the Following Statements Regarding Vertical Integration Is False

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding vertical integration is false?

• A) Vertically integrated companies may be large, but unlike other large corporations, since they remain focused in one industry they are easy to run.
• B) A company might not be happy with how its products are being distributed, so it might decide to take control of its distribution channels.
• C) A company might conclude that it can enhance its product if it has direct control of the inputs required to make the product.
• D) The principal benefit of vertical integration is coordination. By putting two companies under central control, management can ensure that both companies work toward a common goal.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A method of costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, labor, and both variable and fixed overhead - in the cost of a product.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, ending with net profit or loss.

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the amount of goods produced, including direct labor and raw materials.

Reconcile

The process of ensuring that two sets of records or accounts are in agreement, often used in accounting to compare financial records with actual bank statements.