Vertical integration refers to:   a.The relation of the firm with its suppliers.   b.Mergers and acquisitions of other parts of the value chain in which the firm does not currently operate.   c.The relation of the firm with its customers.   d.Mergers and acquisitions in the value chains of other industries which are unrelated to the firm's current value chain

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Vertical integration refers to:

 

a.The relation of the firm with its suppliers.

 

b.Mergers and acquisitions of other parts of the value chain in which the firm does not currently operate.

 

c.The relation of the firm with its customers.

 

d.Mergers and acquisitions in the value chains of other industries which are unrelated to the firm's current value chain

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