$$In the previous units you have read about corporate strategies of vertical integration and diversification. Are there any cost advantages for an organization that follows the path of diversification or vertical integration? If there are any advantages than what is the source of those advantages?

$$Examine at least two organizations each for diversification and vertical integration to prepare your reasoned answer. In your answer you may consider incorporating data from factual situations such as increase in capacity, reduction in operating expenses, reduction in waste etc.