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What strategy is being used when the firm acquires other firms that supply it with inputs or are customers for its outputs? Describe the reasons for choosing this strategy in detail. Give examples. Response requires 250 words.

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It seems that an acquisition strategy is being used when the firm acquires other firms that supply it with inputs, or customers for its outputs. The reason for choosing this type of strategy is the fact that this will provide an organization with a great deal more customers, in a nearly instantaneous manner. This is due to the fact that any time that an acquisition of any kind takes place, then all of the ...

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