The Transformations Of

question 19

Multiple Choice

The transformations of:
• Interbrew into Anheuser-Busch Inbev,the world's biggest beer company,
• North Carolina National Bank into Bank of America Corporation,the #2 bank in the US
• Comcast into the world's biggest media company
Are evidence of:

• A)The opportunities that the turbulent world offers to ambitious corporate leaders
• B)The capacity of mergers and acquisition to effect major strategic transformations within a short time
• C)The critical importance of timing when using mergers and acquisitions to initiate major strategic transformations
• D)The need for antitrust policy to concentrate upon preventing the emergence of dominant firms,not on regulating their behavior once they have been created

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Definitions:

Desire

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

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The 30th President of the United States, known for his quiet demeanor and a laissez-faire approach to government.

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