A corporation made up of an automobile manufacturer, a plastics maker, a spark plug manufacturer, a steel mill, and a battery maker is an example of a
A)horizontally-integrated company.
B)vertically-integrated company.
C)diversified company.
D)conglomerate.

Question

A corporation made up of an automobile manufacturer, a plastics maker, a spark plug manufacturer, a steel mill, and a battery maker is an example of a​
A)​horizontally-integrated company.
B)​vertically-integrated company.
C)​diversified company.
D)​conglomerate.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This corporation is an example of a vertically-integrated company because it controls multiple stages of production within the same industry, from raw materials to the final product (automobiles).

A Corporation Made Up of an Automobile Manufacturer, a Plastics