If Microsoft were to acquire an airline,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 is when a company acquires another company that is completely unrelated to its current business model. Acquiring an airline is completely unrelated to Microsoft's core business of software and technology, making it a conglomerate acquisition.

If Microsoft Were to Acquire an Airline,the Acquisition Would Be