Which of the Following Is NOT a Typical Strategic Objective

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical strategic objective or benefit that drives mergers and acquisitions?

• A) to gain quick access to new technologies or other resources and capabilities
• B) to create a more cost-efficient operation out of the combined companies
• C) to expand a company's geographic coverage
• D) to facilitate a company's shift from a broad differentiation strategy to a focused differentiation strategy
• E) to extend a company's business into new product categories

Understand heuristic use in decision-making and problem-solving.

Understand different methods and their associated risks of entering an international market.

Identify and describe the components of a situation analysis.

Recognize the characteristics of an effective mission statement.

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Definitions:

Medial Epicondyle

The bony prominence on the inner side of the humerus, to which muscles of the forearm are attached.

Lateral Epicondyle

A bony prominence on the outside (lateral side) of the humerus (upper arm bone) where tendons of the forearm muscles attach.

Flexors

Muscles that decrease the angle between bones at a joint, functioning to bend or flex a part of the body.

Opposition

The movement that involves bringing the thumb and finger together.