A(n) ________ Is the Pooling of Interests to Combine Two

question 27

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ is the pooling of interests to combine two or more firms into one. A(n) ________ is the outright purchase of one firm by another.

• A) acquisition; merger
• B) merger; acquisition
• C) licensing agreement; acquisition
• D) joint venture; strategic alliance
• E) strategic alliance; joint venture

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