Why Must the Needs of Management Be Considered as an Important

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why must the needs of management be considered as an important motivator for mergers?

• A) Managers often consider their power and ego needs ahead of the needs of their organization.
• B) Managers are unconsciously motivated by the game of corporate life and takeover challenges.
• C) Managers are only concerned about their substantial incentives and salaries and not about their employees.
• D) Managers have personality characteristics that result in acquisition behaviours and greed.

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