When Merging Two Organizations,a Separation Strategy Is Most Commonly Applied

question 77

Multiple Choice

When merging two organizations,a separation strategy is most commonly applied when:

• A)both companies have relatively weak cultures that are generally ineffective.
• B)one company has an effective culture and employees at the other company would embrace that culture if applied to them.
• C)the two organizations operate in distinct industries.
• D)the acquired firm's culture doesn't work,whereas the culture of the acquiring firm does work.
• E)a bicultural audit reveals that both companies have very similar cultures.

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Definitions:

Companionate Love

A form of love characterized by deep affection, emotional closeness, and commitment, rather than passionate romance and sexual desire.

Real Passion

A deep, genuine, and enduring interest or enthusiasm for something.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group's prevailing attitudes to become stronger or more extreme after group discussions.

Original Group Attitude

The initial set of beliefs, values, and norms shared by a group, which can influence the group's behavior and perception.