Question

An agribusiness company that owns farms and food processing plants represents which of the following concepts?

A. oligopoly

B. monopoly

C. vertical integration

D. horizontal consolidation

Answer 1

The answer is option "C", "vertical integration".

Vertical integration refers to an arrangement or plan in which the inventory network of an organization is claimed by that organization. Normally every individual from the inventory network delivers an alternate item or (market-particular) benefit, and the items consolidate to fulfill a typical need.

Answer 2

An agribusiness company that owns both farms and food processing plants is an example of vertical integration. Vertical integration is when one company owns multiple entities that contribute to different stages of production.