XYZ semiconductor makes specialized chips for smart phones. Making these chips require extremely rare earth metals imported from other countries. The firm acquires a small shipping company in order to reduce transporation costs and to ensure timely supply of the materials. In this example, the firm is: a. none of the choices b. tryig to improve bargaining power of buyers c. trying to improve its value chain d. trying to improve its organizational structure.

1. XYZ semiconductor makes specialized chips for smart phones. Making these chips require
extremely rare earth metals imported from other countries. The firm acquires a small shipping
company in order to reduce transporation costs and to ensure timely supply of the materials. In
this example, the firm is:
a. none of the choices
b. tryig to improve bargaining power of buyers
c. trying to improve its value chain
d. trying to improve its organizational structure