BP has several units responsible for its business. One unit explores the world for natural gas and crude oil. Another unit extracts the oil and gas. Another unit transports the oil and gas, and its refineries transform the crude oil into gasoline and other products. BP trucks transport the refined products to company-owned service stations for sale to the final consumer. BP's operations management system is based on ________.
A) horizontal integration
B) vertical integration
C) intracompany transfers
D) cross-ownership

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BP's operations management system is based on vertical integration, as it controls multiple stages of the production process, from exploration to retail.

BP Has Several Units Responsible for Its Business