When Compaq and Hewlett-Packard Decided to Become One Company, This

question 96

Multiple Choice

When Compaq and Hewlett-Packard decided to become one company, this was an example of a(n)

• A) acquisition.
• B) hostile takeover.
• C) horizontal merger.
• D) conglomerate merger.
• E) joint venture.

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Definitions:

Partnering Process

A collaborative approach in business or projects where two or more parties work together to achieve common goals.

Long-Term Construction

Construction projects with extended timelines, often involving complex planning and execution.

Disputes

Disputes are disagreements, conflicts, or controversies that arise between parties, which may require negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal action to resolve.

Project

A planned set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period and within certain cost and other limitations.