If Two Firms in One Industry Join to Hold a Greater

question 57

Multiple Choice

If two firms in one industry join to hold a greater share of the industry,it will be referred to as a(n) _____.

• A) take-over
• B) consolidation
• C) acquisition
• D) assimilation
• E) conglomerate

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Definitions:

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