A Deculturation Strategy of Merging Two Corporate Cultures Should Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

A deculturation strategy of merging two corporate cultures should be applied:

• A)never, because deculturation destroys both cultures.
• B)When both firms operate successfully in different industries.
• C)When employees in the acquired firm want to hold on to their firm's culture even though it does not fit the external environment.
• D)When both firms have weak cultures.
• E)Whenever one firm has more power over another firm in a merger.

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Definitions:

Commercial Substance

A concept in accounting indicating that a transaction has caused a change in the financial position of the parties involved.

Commercial Substance

A condition in financial accounting where a transaction significantly changes the economic position of an entity.

Book Value

The net value of an asset calculated as total assets minus total liabilities, often used to estimate a company's value.

Land Account

A type of asset account on a company's balance sheet that represents the cost of land owned by the company.