When One Business Buys Another Business, It Is Called

question 16

Multiple Choice

When one business buys another business, it is called:

• A) a friendly buyout.
• B) an obtainment.
• C) a succession.
• D) a merger.
• E) an acquisition.

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Definitions:

Political Office

A position of authority or service involving responsibility to the public, especially within the government.

Durkheim

A pioneering French sociologist, Emile Durkheim, known for his foundational contributions to the field of sociology, including his studies on social cohesion and the role of religion in society.

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The act of mocking, criticizing, or humiliating someone publicly.

Social Solidarity

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