Which of the Following Represent Potential Gains from an Acquisition

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent potential gains from an acquisition?
I. the replacement of ineffective managers
II. lower costs per unit produced
III. an increase in production size so that diseconomies of scale are realized
IV. spreading of overhead costs

• A) II and III only
• B) I and IV only
• C) I, II, and IV only
• D) I, III, and IV only
• E) I, II, III, and IV

Analyze the impact of organizational and societal pressures on ethical conduct.

Assess the influence of personal and professional characteristics on ethical decision-making.

Understand the consequences of unethical behavior in business and its impact on stakeholders.

Identify strategies to promote ethical behavior and decision-making in organizations.

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Definitions:

Discretionary Responsibility

The expectation for businesses or individuals to take actions that are not mandated by laws or regulations, but are considered ethically correct.

Ethical Responsibility

The duty to conduct oneself and make decisions according to a code of moral principles and values.

Economic Responsibility

The obligation of an organization or individual to make decisions that positively influence the economic well-being of society and stakeholders.

Moral Expectations

The ethical standards and behaviors that society believes individuals or organizations should adhere to.