In ________ integration, the organization becomes its own supplier so it can control its inputs.
A) concentrated
B) backward vertical
C) forward vertical
D) horizontal

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Backward vertical integration involves a company acquiring its suppliers to have greater control over the quality and cost of inputs. This fits the description given in the question. A is incorrect because concentrated integration involves acquiring competitors. C is incorrect because forward vertical integration involves acquiring distribution channels or retail outlets. D is incorrect because horizontal integration involves acquiring companies in the same industry or at the same stage of the value chain.

In ________ Integration, the Organization Becomes Its Own Supplier So