alleryStart learning →Balanced vertical integration means a firm practises:
ABoth backward and forward
BOnly backward integration
COnly forward integration
DNeither, only alliances
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Both backward and forward
It controls both upstream inputs and downstream distribution of the product.
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