When a Company Merges with Another Company That Is Not

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a company merges with another company that is not a competitor or a buyer or seller to the company,that merger is called a ______ merger.

• A) Horizontal
• B) Vertical
• C) Conglomerate
• D) Joining
• E) Predatory

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Developmental Theory

A theory of psychological development that emphasizes the growth and changes in how people think over time, including understanding the nature of intelligence.

Social-Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observation and imitation of others, rather than through direct experience.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development, originated by Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts.

Observational Theory

A framework suggesting that learning occurs through observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.