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darbym82

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________ takes place when a company combines with other companies in different, but associated, industries.
 
  A) Stabilized diversification
  B) Horizontal integration
  C) Vertical integration
  D) Related diversification

Question 2

Florance is a chain of flower shops in the Chicago area. The company recently acquired Knick-knacks, which owns three gift shops. Which of the following is most similar to this acquisition?
 
  A) A construction firm acquired a textile manufacturer as it seemed like a good investment.
  B) Faced with mounting raw material costs, a consumer goods producer took over its supplier.
  C) One shoe store chain buys out another shoe store chain and expands its distribution channels through the acquired chain's outlets.
  D) A toy retailer acquired a children's book store chain and now retails both toys and books from co-branded outlets.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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