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:

Polygenic

Relating to or involving many genes, contributing to the phenotype of an organism.

Multiple Gene

refers to the involvement of more than one gene in influencing a particular trait or characteristic, highlighting the complex nature of genetic inheritance.

Homozygous

Inheriting from parents similar genes for a given trait.

Behavioral Genetics

The study of the effects of heredity on behavior.