Which of the following is not an example of industry structure convergence?
A) Amazon's creation of Amazon Books Publishing
B) Verizon's acquisition of Yahoo
C) AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner
D) Apple's development of the iPad

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The development of the iPad by Apple is not an example of industry structure convergence as it is a product innovation rather than a corporate strategy decision involving mergers or acquisitions. The creation of Amazon Books Publishing, Verizon's acquisition of Yahoo, and AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner are all examples of industry structure convergence as they involve the integration of companies from different industries into a single entity, leading to the blurring of traditional industry boundaries.

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