All of the Following Are Correct About Cross-Border Acquisitions EXCEPT

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the following are correct about cross-border acquisitions EXCEPT

• A) global M&A activity declined in the first half of 2009.
• B) there was a significant increase in cross-border activity during the 1990s.
• C) cross-border acquisitions remain popular as a viable path to firm growth and strategic competitiveness.
• D) global M&A activity grew in the first half of 2009.

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Definitions:

Colorblind Ideology

A worldview in which group identities are ignored and people are judged solely on their individual merits, thereby avoiding any judgment based on group membership.

Group Identities

The sense of belonging to a particular group, characterized by shared attributes, interests, or goals among its members.

Individual Merits

The acknowledgment and recognition of a person's achievements, abilities, or qualities based on personal effort and talent.

Common Ingroup Identity

A psychological model suggesting that emphasizing shared identities within diverse groups can reduce intergroup bias and foster a sense of unity and cooperation.