Why Might Several Competing Corporations Join Together in an Association

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why might several competing corporations join together in an association?

• A) because there is often strength in numbers
• B) because they often have common issues that may affect an entire industry
• C) because they can all benefit from governmental policies
• D) all the above

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Definitions:

Prostaglandin

A collection of lipid compounds that are physiologically active and exhibit various hormone-like actions in animals.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group, denoted as -COOH in organic compounds.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals, derived enzymatically from fatty acids.

Arachadonic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid important in the inflammation process and cellular signalling.