WAEC Commerce 2004 Question 8

Question 8

Business Combinations

The amalgamation of firms engaged in cotton processing and the manufacturing of textiles is

  1. A.horizontal integration
  2. B.vertical integration
  3. C.lateral integration
  4. D.joint venture
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Answer: B (vertical integration)

Explanation

Firms at different stages of producing the same good combine in vertical integration.