Business A-Level
Inorganic (External) Growth
What Inorganic (External) Growth means in Business A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Inorganic (External) Growth
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Rapid expansion via mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers, aimed at acquiring established brands, intellectual property, or market share to bypass the time-lag of internal development.
When a business expands rapidly by integrating with another business, such as through a merger or takeover.
Topics that use Inorganic (External) Growth
- Business growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Organic (Internal) Growth
- Economies of Scale
- Globalisation and Internationalisation
- Market Penetration
- Diseconomies of Scale
- Diversification
Using Inorganic (External) Growth in the exam
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