Business Integration

XYZ Corporation, a company that manufactures electric vehicles, recently acquired a battery production company to ensure a steady supply of high-quality batteries for its cars.

• A) Horizontal Integration
  

• B) Vertical Integration - Forward
  

• C) Vertical Integration - Backward
  

• D) Conglomerate Integration

ABC Tech, a leading smartphone manufacturer, merges with DEF Mobile, another major player in the smartphone industry, to enhance its market share and eliminate competition.

• A) Horizontal Integration
  

• B) Vertical Integration - Forward
  

• C) Vertical Integration - Backward
  

• D) Conglomerate Integration

Global Enterprises, a company specializing in financial services, decides to diversify by acquiring a leading food and beverage company, which operates in an entirely different industry.

• A) Horizontal Integration
  

• B) Vertical Integration - Forward
  

• C) Vertical Integration - Backward
  

• D) Conglomerate Integration

Two prominent fashion brands, both catering to the same customer base and offering similar products, decide to merge in order to dominate the market and reduce competition.

• A) Horizontal Integration
  

• B) Vertical Integration - Forward
  

• C) Vertical Integration - Backward
  

• D) Conglomerate Integration

A fast-food chain decides to acquire a potato farm to control the supply of potatoes used in their French fries.

• A) Horizontal Integration
  

• B) Vertical Integration - Forward
  

• C) Vertical Integration - Backward
  

• D) Conglomerate Integration