Analogy: Action Is to Maintenance as __________

question 31

Multiple Choice

Analogy: Action is to maintenance as __________.

• A) short term is to long term
• B) permanent is to temporary
• C) illicit drug abuse is to licit drug abuse
• D) male is to female

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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

A business strategy in which a company controls multiple stages of production or distribution within the same industry, from raw materials to final product delivery.

Tiffany & Co.

A luxury American multinational jewelry and silverware corporation, known for its diamond and sterling silver jewelry.

Corporate Vertical Marketing Systems

A structured form of marketing system in which a single corporate entity controls the entire process of product or service delivery, from manufacturing to retail.

Backward Integration

A business strategy where a company acquires or merges with its suppliers to control the supply chain and reduce costs.