The extent to which the subsidiaries and the headquarters of a firm develop a unified whole and therefore achieve a range of competitive advantages (such as economies of scale) is defined as _______ .

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Integration refers to the process by which subsidiaries and the headquarters of a firm work together as a unified entity, allowing the firm to achieve competitive advantages like economies of scale. This involves coordinating and standardizing operations, strategies, and practices across different locations to work more efficiently and effectively as a whole.

The Extent to Which the Subsidiaries and the Headquarters of a Firm