Topic: Growth and Integration F.4 Economics Topic: Growth and Integration
Types of Growth
Internal Growth What does it mean? It means a firm grows internally by opening new plants and increasing output.
Example: GIORDANO GIORDANO
External Growth What does it mean? It means a firm grows externally by integrating with other firms.
Examples: Very Cake Shop combines with Happy Cake Shop to form Very Happy Cake Shop.
Remarks: External growth of firms involves other firms, while internal growth does not.
Types of Integration
Horizontal Integration A firm integrates with another firm which produces the same product and service.
Example: Boutique Boutique
Motives: The firm becomes larger. It can enjoy the economies of scale. Reduce the competition of the market. Reduce the duplication of facilities.
Vertical Integration A firm integrates with another firm which operates in different stages of production for a certain good.
It divided into two parts: Vertical backward integration (preceding stage of production) Vertical forward integration (next stage of production)
Another Example : B A C B--->A ( backward ) B--->C ( forward )
Motives: Backward: It can ensure a steady supply of raw materials. Forward: It can ensure a steady market for its products. Both: Have a co-ordinate overall planning for the production. Both: Easier to collect information about the customer taste or raw materials.
Lateral Integration A firm integrates with another firm which produce the related but not competitive products.
Example: Hair-conditioner Shampoo Gel
Motives: Reduce risk by product diversification. Extend the brand name to other products. Have greater flexibility in the use of raw materials.
Conglomerate Integration A firm integrates with another firm which produces the unrelated products.
Example: Boutique Coffee Shop
Motives: Reduce the risk by product diversification. Extend the brand name to other products. Can re-develop the resources into a more profitable way.
Method of Integration Agreement Trust Takeover Merger Consolidation Cartel (e.g. The OPEC)
When a radio station merges with a TV station, it is A. horizontal integration B. conglomerate integration C. lateral integration D. vertical forward integration The answer is C.
A seafood store merge with a Chinese restaurant, it is A. lateral integration B. vertical integration C. conglomerate integration D. horizontal integration The answer is B.
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