What Problem Did Claremont McKenna Encounter That Resulted in National

question 95

Multiple Choice

What problem did Claremont McKenna encounter that resulted in national headlines about the school?

• A) It was allowing law students to attend review courses
• B) It was allowing law students to use application consultants
• C) It was increasing its SAT score averages above what they actually were
• D) There was no problem except a rogue admissions officer

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Conglomerate Merger

A type of corporate action where firms in unrelated business activities or industries merge or acquire each other.

Horizontal Merger

A business consolidation that occurs between firms which operate in the same industry, often aimed at reducing competition or achieving economies of scale.

Interlocking Directorate

A situation where one or more members of the board of directors of a corporation are also on the board of directors of a competing corporation; illegal under the Clayton Act.

Tying Contract

An agreement requiring a customer to buy additional products or services along with a primary product or service.