How does horizontal integration help firms increase differentiation?
What will be an ideal response?
Horizontal integration through mergers and acquisitions can help firms strengthen their competitive positions by increasing the differentiation of their product and service offerings. In particular, horizontal integration can do this by filling gaps in a firm's product offering, allowing the combined entity to offer a complete suite of products and services.
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Explain how Maslow's need hierarchy can help you write a more effective persuasive message to the receiver
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a. lose, as he agreed to not hold the lawnmower manufacturer liable. b. lose, as he assumed the risk. c. win, as this warning would be unenforceable. d. win, as all lawnmower manufacturers are strictly liable.
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