Which of the Following Is True of Acquisitions

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of acquisitions?

• A) It is a time-consuming process and takes a lot of time to execute.
• B) They are less risky than greenfield ventures in the sense that there is less potential for unpleasant surprises.
• C) They give the firm a much greater ability to build the kind of subsidiary company that it wants.
• D) In many cases, firms make acquisitions to preempt their competitors.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a presynaptic neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals to a postsynaptic cell.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, can bind to initiate a cellular response.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged ions (K+) that are vital for various physiological processes, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers of fatty material that surround the axons of many neurons, enhancing the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.