Which of the Following Is True of Vertical Integration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of vertical integration?

A) It does not provide long-term competitive advantage.
B) A firm risks losing its proprietary product technology to competitors.
C) A firm can leverage its dynamic capabilities to produce a range of elegantly designed products.
D) Substantial investments in specialized assets are required to manufacture a component.
E) The greater the number of subunits in an organization, the more problems controlling those units.