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Business Growth Strategy - Horizontal and Vertical Integration

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 22 Mar 2021

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The concepts of horizontal and vertical integration help to explain and categorise the strategic rationale for external growth options such as takeovers and mergers. This short video explains what is meant by horizontal and vertical integration and provides some examples.

Business Growth Strategy - Horizontal and Vertical Integration
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