Which Form of Synergy Was Demonstrated When P&G Purchased Gillette

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which form of synergy was demonstrated when P&G purchased Gillette to combine P&G's knowledge of the female consumer with Gillette's knowledge of the male consumer?

• A) shared tangible resources
• B) shared know-how
• C) coordinated strategies
• D) economies of scale
• E) new business creation

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