Mr Wilson Is Considering Combining Operations by Exchanging Stock with a Competitor

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mr. Wilson is considering combining operations by exchanging stock with a competitor, Italian Delights, to create a new store, Supremo Italiano. Which of the following growth strategies is Mr. Wilson following here?

• A) Merger
• B) Acquisition
• C) Hostile takeover
• D) Internal development
• E) Joint ventures

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