Humongous Corp

question 82

Multiple Choice

Humongous Corp. ,a conglomerate with interests in various industries,recently acquired Perfect Petrochemicals Co. ,a prominent producer of petroleum products that are used in manufacturing plastic.This acquisition was a complete surprise to Perfect's competitors,who never thought that Humongous had any desire to become involved in the petrochemical production business.Companies A and B,owned by Humongous,used plastic as a raw material.None of the companies under the Humongous umbrella made plastic,therefore A and B bought plastic from outside suppliers who used petrochemical products as raw material to make plastic.Which of the following theories is the most appropriate one for challenging the acquisition of Perfect by Humongous under Section 7 of the Clayton Act?

• A)Elimination of actual potential competition
• B)Potential reciprocity
• C)Unfair advantage
• D)Elimination of perceived potential competition

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Substage

A period in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants explore the world through their senses and motor activities.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental phase in infants characterized by repetitive actions aimed at reproducing interesting effects.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where toddlers (around 12-18 months) experiment with new ways of playing and manipulating objects, showing the beginning of intentional, goal-directed behavior.

Mental Representations

Describes the internal images, symbols, or thoughts in our minds that represent external reality, enabling us to think about and navigate the world even in the absence of direct sensory input.