Soon after Shell Solar was formed to make solar power panels that convert sunlight into energy,its engineers had to decide whether to manufacture the batteries that would store the energy or to purchase them from a German company.This would be an example of a _____ decision.

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The decision of whether to manufacture the batteries or purchase them from a German company is an example of a make-buy decision, which is a strategic decision that involves choosing between producing a product or service in-house or outsourcing it from external suppliers. The other options listed (marketing mix, reciprocal, reseller buying) do not accurately describe the decision being made.

Soon After Shell Solar Was Formed to Make Solar Power