A Large Electronics Manufacturer Has Focused on the Computer and Office

question 89

Multiple Choice

A large electronics manufacturer has focused on the computer and office machines markets.Recently,it introduced a videocassette recorder.The manufacturer has frequently considered entering the home entertainment markets,but recently proposed merging with a television and stereo equipment manufacturer rather than entering the market by itself.This merger could be challenged on the basis of:

• A) the probability of a substantial lessening of competition theory
• B) the improper line of business combination theory
• C) the market extension theory
• D) the forward vertical merger theory
• E) the fraud on the market theory

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