Which of the Following Would MOST Likely Happen to Companies

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would MOST likely happen to companies that are less efficient than their competitors?

• A) They would continue to do business as usual.
• B) They would close down.
• C) They would be taken over by the government.
• D) They would receive additional money from investors.
• E) They would become a target for a hostile takeover.

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