Which of the Following Statements Concerning Vertical Integration Is Not

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning vertical integration is not correct?

A) Vertical integration can reduce a company's overall cost of production.
B) Vertical integration allows a company to circumvent powerful buyers and suppliers.
C) Vertical integration can be used to protect a company's investments in proprietary technology.
D) Vertical integration is a means of implementing just-in-time inventory systems when suppliers are unreliable.
E) Vertical integration facilitates the attainment of economies of scope.