Human Resources Operations in Some Companies Have Been Involved with Mergers

question 90

True/False

Human resources operations in some companies have been involved with mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing.

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Definitions:

Ownership Dilution

Occurs when a company issues new stock which results in a decrease of an existing shareholder's ownership percentage of that company.

Going Public

The process by which a privately-held company offers shares to the public for the first time, often through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Increased Liquidity

A situation where an asset or security can be quickly bought or sold in the market without significantly affecting its price due to high trading volume.

Securities and Exchange Commission

A U.S. government agency that oversees securities transactions, activities of financial professionals and mutual fund trading to prevent fraud and intentional deception.