Which of the Following Is an Example of a Horizontal

question 197

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal merger?

• A) The purchase of a catering firm by Delta Airlines
• B) The purchase of Marathon Oil Company by U.S. Steel
• C) The purchase of Kentucky Fried Chicken by PepsiCo
• D) The purchase of Fred Meyer grocery store chain by the Kroger supermarket chain
• E) The purchase of Mobil Oil by Exxon

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A framework for understanding human motivation based on a progression of needs, ranging from physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, to self-actualization.

Deficit Principle

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Progression Principle

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Progression Principle

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