Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Acquisitions

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of acquisitions?

• A)They are quick to execute and help firms to rapidly build their presence in the target foreign market.
• B)Acquisitions avoid the pitfall of the hubris hypothesis.
• C)The vast majority of acquisitions are judged to be successful.
• D)On average,the profits and market shares of acquired companies rose substantially following acquisition.

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Definitions:

Open Market Purchase

An activity by a central bank to buy securities in the open market to increase the money supply and stimulate economic growth.

Money Supply

The collective value of all cash, bank deposits, and liquid financial resources existing in an economy at a particular time.

Secondary Reserves

Assets that are highly liquid but not as liquid as primary reserves; they can quickly be converted into cash or other assets to meet financial obligations.

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from the face value and mature in a year or less, used to raise funds and manage the national debt.