Which of the Following Is True of Acquisitions

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of acquisitions?

• A) It is a time-consuming process and takes a lot of time to execute.
• B) They are less risky than greenfield ventures in the sense that there is less potential for unpleasant surprises.
• C) They give the firm a much greater ability to build the kind of subsidiary company that it wants.
• D) In many cases, firms make acquisitions to preempt their competitors.

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Definitions:

Joint Manipulation

A therapeutic intervention involving the forceful passive movement of a joint beyond its active limit of motion.

Ligaments

Strong, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support to joints.

Tendons

Tough, flexible bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones, transmitting the force necessary to move the bone.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, enabling movement.