Which of the Following Accurately Describes a Common Difference Between

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes a common difference between a merger and an acquisition?

• A) A merger tends to include mostly small firms; an acquisition can often involve large firms.
• B) A merger involves the combination of three or more firms; an acquisition involved the combination of two firms.
• C) A merger involves firms of different size; an acquisition involved firms of the same size.
• D) A merger tends to be friendly; an acquisition can be friendly or unfriendly.

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Definitions:

Seniority Rules

Guidelines in a workplace that determine the priorities and privileges based on the length of service of employees.

Unregulated Market

A market operating without governmental oversight, lacking controls over practices that can lead to unfair competition and consumer vulnerabilities.

Commodify

The process of turning something into a commodity that can be bought and sold.

Professional Association

An organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest.