10. After many years of distributing her clothing through a large chain of department stores, Mrs. Asma, a fashion designer, decides to open a boutique to exclusively sell her clothing directly to...

Extracted text: 10. After many years of distributing her clothing through a large chain of department stores, Mrs. Asma, a fashion designer, decides to open a boutique to exclusively sell her clothing directly to consumers. Mrs. Asma decides to use a strategy. Select one: O a. forward vertical integration O b. backward vertical integration O c. forward horizontal integration O d. unrelated diversification O e. concentration on a single industry