Which of the Following Is a Step Taken by Automobile

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a step taken by automobile companies in situations where either centralization or decentralization of production is not feasible?

• A) Outsourcing production to developing countries
• B) Inshoring production into the home country
• C) Selling product patents and technology to competitors
• D) Refraining from international trade
• E) Establishing top-to-bottom manufacturing operations

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Definitions:

Profitable

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Friendly Merger

A merger agreed upon by all parties involved, where the companies willingly combine due to perceived mutual benefits.

Hostile Merger

A takeover attempt that is made against the wishes of the target company's management and board of directors.

Merger Negotiations

Discussions and strategic planning between two or more companies with the goal of combining their operations, typically to achieve synergies.