Corporations with Control Both Within and Across Industries Are Often

question 39

Multiple Choice

Corporations with control both within and across industries are often formed by a series of mergers and acquisitions across industries.These corporations are referred to as______________,which are combinations of businesses in different commercial areas,all of which are owned by one holding company.

• A)monopolies
• B)conglomerates
• C)shared monopolies
• D)interlocking corporate directorates

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