Which of the Following Is Not Typically a Reason for Pursuing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not typically a reason for pursuing an acquisition or international alliance?

• A) To enhance industry consolidation.
• B) To enable geographic expansion.
• C) To form a firm with superior market advantages.
• D) To create a niche market.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that deviate from societal norms or expectations.

Theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Capitalist System

An economic and social system in which trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned and operated for profit.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or conduct that deviate from societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative sanctions.