Which of the Following Mergers Is an Example of Vertical

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mergers is an example of vertical integration?

• A) Bethlehem Steel purchases U.S. Steel.
• B) IBM purchases a California computer chip company.
• C) AT&T purchases MCI.
• D) GM purchases Ford.

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Bank Of America

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Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking

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FDIC

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