Which of the Following Is a Financial Motivation for Why

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a financial motivation for why bidding firms might want to engage in merger and acquisition strategies?

• A) To increase leverage opportunities
• B) To capture economies of scale
• C) To adopt more efficient production or organizational technology
• D) To engage in vertical integration

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Definitions:

Anal Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring roughly between the ages of 18 months and three years when children focus on bowel and bladder control.

Anal Character

A personality type that Freud theorized is characterized by orderliness, stubbornness, and a focus on control as a result of certain experiences during the anal stage of psychosexual development.

Dependence

A state in which there is a reliance on or need for something or someone for support or to function properly.

Regression

In psychology, regression is a defense mechanism that leads an individual to revert to a previous stage of development or to earlier, less sophisticated behaviors in response to stress or anxiety.