Although There Are Tremendous Advantages and Opportunities for Many Organizations

question 48

Essay

Although there are tremendous advantages and opportunities for many organizations to engage in e-commerce,the economics of some industries may disfavor e-commerce activity.What are the economic factors that companies need to consider when making this choice?

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Definitions:

Merger

A strategic business action where two entities consolidate their assets, operations, and management with the aim of fostering growth or competitive advantage.

Shareholder Rights Plan

A defensive strategy used by corporations to deter hostile takeovers by issuing new shares to existing shareholders, making a takeover more expensive.

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or investor to obtain control of another company against the wishes of the target company's management and board of directors.

Takeover Bid

An offer made to acquire a controlling stake or all of a company's shares, either friendly or hostile.