A Friendly Acquisition

question 55

Multiple Choice

A friendly acquisition:

• A)raises the price that has to be paid for a firm
• B)ensures that the top management of the acquired firm will be welcome in the newly combined firm
• C)facilitates the integration of the acquired and acquiring firms
• D)allows joint ventures to be developed

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's personal traits and followers' identification with them, leading to admiration, respect, and loyalty.

Supportive

Offering assistance, encouragement, or reinforcement to others, particularly during challenging times or towards achieving goals.

Accepting

means showing receptiveness to or approval of ideas, individuals, or situations, often characterized by a willingness to embrace diversity or change.

Leadership Theories

Various models and explanations that describe what makes someone an effective leader, including trait, behavioral, contingency, and transformational theories.