Which of the following is not a disadvantage of vertical integration? a) increased business riskb) decreased product qualityc) capacity matching problemsd) slowness to embrace technological advancese) less flexibility in accommodating shifting buyer preferences

The following is not a disadvantage of vertical integration: Decreased product quality

Vertical integration refers to an arrangement under which the supply chain of a organization is closely-held by that organization. In this mostly each associate of the supply chain bring forth a different commodity or service, and the commodity pools to satisfy a public need.

This has its advantages and disadvantage but nevertheless ,it tends to increase the productivity instead of decreasing it.

Therefore, the correct option is (b)

answer; /// i believe the correct answer is (all of the above);

month 1 start amount =$3287.90 interest=(3287.90x0.0145/12)3.97 total to pay=$3291.81 paid =$1200 balance =$2,091.87

month 2 starting amount= $2,091.87 interest =$25.28 total to pay =$2117.15 paid =$1200 balance $917.15

month 3 starting amount =$917.15 interest =$11.08 total to pay =$928.23 paid =$928.23 balance =$0 total to pay 1200+1200+928.23 = $3328.23 it will take 3 months to pay a total of $3328.23