The two most compelling reasons for a company to pursue vertical integration (either forward or backward) are
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A) expand into foreign markets and/or control more of the industry value chain.
B) broaden the firm's product line and/or avoid the need for outsourcing.
C) enable use of offensive strategies and/or gain a first-mover advantage over rivals in revamping the industry value chain.
D) strengthen the company's competitive position and/or boost its profitability.
E) achieve product differentiation and/or lengthen the company's value chain to include more activities performed in-house and thereby gain greater ability to reduce internal operating costs.
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