An Acquisition Completed Simply to Diversify a Firm Will

question 5

Multiple Choice

An acquisition completed simply to diversify a firm will:

• A) create excessive synergy in almost all situations.
• B) lower systematic risk and increase the value of the firm.
• C) benefit the firm by eliminating unsystematic risk.
• D) benefit the shareholders by providing otherwise unobtainable diversification.
• E) generally not add any value to the firm.

Identify the major perspectives and their focus within psychology.

Understand the role of cognitive processes and neuroscience in modern psychology.

Understand the contributions of psychology's pioneers to the field and their historical context.

Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of psychology and its roots in philosophy and biology.