The Two Best Reasons for Investing Company Resources in Vertical

The two best reasons for investing company resources in vertical integration (either forward or backward) are to

A) speed entry into foreign markets and/or exercise stronger control over operating costs.
B) broaden the firm's product line and/or enable the company to charge a premium price for its product/service.
C) gain a first-mover advantage in adopting new production technologies and/or employ potent defensive strategies.
D) strengthen the company's competitive position and/or boost its profitability.
E) achieve greater product differentiation and/or gain better access to prospective buyers.