Identify whether each of the following goals would be a short-term or long-term goal for a high school senior who will graduate in a few months.
Earning a college degree is a
v goal. Studying for an English quiz that is scheduled in one
week is a
v goal. Aiming to have three years of work experience in the IT field after
graduating from high school is a
v goal. Turning in a college application that is due in one
month is a
v goal.

Fortress international, a large conglomerate, procures a few component parts from external suppliers and also manufactures some of the key raw materials in its own subsidiaries. aside from this, the company does not solely depend on outside distributors to reach its customers. in fact, it has its own retail stores to distribute its products. in this scenario, which of the following alternatives to vertical integration is fortress international applying? a. concentric integration b. taper integration c. horizontal integration d. conglomerate integration