If Microsoft were to acquire U.S. Airways,the acquisition would be classified as a _____ acquisition.
A) horizontal
B) longitudinal
C) conglomerate
D) vertical
E) complementary resources

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A conglomerate acquisition occurs when two companies from different industries or areas of focus merge or acquire each other. Microsoft and U.S. Airways are from completely different industries, making it a conglomerate acquisition.

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