The Primary Difference Between a Merger and a Consolidation Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a merger and a consolidation is that the _____ firm continues to exist in a _____ but not in a _____.

• A) target; consolidation; merger
• B) target; merger; consolidation
• C) acquiring firm; consolidation; merger
• D) acquiring firm; merger; consolidation
• E) joint venture; consolidation; merger

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Definitions:

Supplier's Risks

Potential challenges or threats that suppliers face, including financial instability, production issues, or market demand changes.

Layoffs

The act of temporarily or permanently dismissing employees from their jobs, often due to economic downturns or organizational restructuring.

Outsourcing Contract

A legal agreement where one company hires another to perform services or produce goods that could otherwise be conducted in-house.

Supply Managers

Professionals responsible for overseeing and managing a company's supply chain and procurement activities to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.