The Difference Between a Merger and an Acquisition Relates to

question 6

Multiple Choice

The difference between a merger and an acquisition relates to

• A)strategy and competitive advantage.
• B)the presence of available resources and competitive capabilities.
• C)whether the end result is related to horizontal or vertical scope.
• D)creating a more cost-efficient operation out of the combined companies.
• E)the details of ownership, management control, and the financial arrangements.

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Definitions:

Milk Runs

A delivery method where a single vehicle collects and delivers goods in a round trip from multiple suppliers to a single location, or vice versa, to increase efficiency and decrease transportation costs.

LTL Carrier

An LTL (Less Than Truckload) carrier transports small freight shipments that do not require the full space of a truck.

Package Carrier

A company or service that specializes in the shipping and delivery of parcels and packages.

Private Fleet

A fleet of vehicles owned and operated by a company for the transport of its own goods, rather than relying on external transportation services.