Which of the Following Is a Potential Advantage of the Practice

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential advantage of the practice of acquisition?

• A)The acquiring company can gain economies of scale.
• B)Acquisitions require little government oversight.
• C)An acquired company may improve the efficiency of an acquiring company.
• D)An industry might become more competitive after an acquisition.
• E)Acquisitions create work for government regulators.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Paracentesis

A medical procedure involving the needle extraction of fluid from the abdominal cavity.

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of liver tissue, fibrosis, and functional impairment, often due to alcohol abuse or viral hepatitis.

Ascites

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often due to liver disease or cancer.

Bone Marrow Aspiration

This is a medical procedure involving the extraction of a small amount of liquid bone marrow to examine for diseases.