1. Why do organizations repeatedly use growth as a key strategy?2. What are the benefits and challenges of growing through internal expansion? Acquisition? Networks and alliances?3. What is virtual ve

1. Why do organizations repeatedly use growth as a key strategy?

2. What are the benefits and challenges of growing through internal expansion? Acquisition? Networks and alliances?

3. What is virtual vertical integration? How might this strately lower healthcare cost and improve quality?

4. The promises of horizontal integration include improved efficiencies and greater market power. Which of these benefits is most easily achieved? Why?