Mergers and Acquisitions Are Often Driven by Such Strategic Objectives

question 15

Multiple Choice

Mergers and acquisitions are often driven by such strategic objectives as to

• A)expand a company's geographic coverage,extend its business into new product categories,or gain quick access to new technologies or other resources and capabilities.
• B)weaken the bargaining power of either key suppliers or key customers.
• C)reduce the company's vulnerability to industry driving forces.
• D)facilitate a company's shift from one type of competitive strategy to another.
• E)secure a higher credit rating and better access to additional financial capital.

Distinguish between different management theories and their implications on human relations.

Understand the socio-economic factors affecting human relations in the workplace.

Understand the historical development and impacts of the Industrial Revolution, including the creation of company towns.

Identify the contributions of the Gilbreths to scientific management and efficiency studies.

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