Which of the Following Has Been the Main Pressure Behind

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been the main pressure behind restructuring, rightsizing, and mergers and acquisitions?

• A)the desire to increase profits
• B)obsolescence of plant and equipment
• C)the need to reduce costs
• D)intense domestic competition

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