JAMB Commerce 1995 Question 7

Question 7

Business Combinations

The merger of two companies producing the same type of products is an example of

  1. A.vertical integration
  2. B.horizontal integration
  3. C.lateral merger
  4. D.an acquisition.
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Answer: B (horizontal integration)

Explanation

Horizontal integration joins firms at the same stage producing the same kind of product.