Conglomerate Mergers Have Been Challenged Only Where

question 72

Multiple Choice

Conglomerate mergers have been challenged only where:

• A) one of the merging firms would be highly likely to enter the market of the other firm.
• B) the merged company would be disproportionately large compared with the largest competitors in its industry.
• C) Both of these.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

A form of power that is based on the ability to deliver punishments or impose negative consequences on other people.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority derived from an individual's position or role within an organization, granting them the ability to influence others.

Referent Power

A form of influence that an individual possesses due to others' admiration, respect, or desire to identify with them.

Authority

The power or right assigned to an individual or organization to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience.