A Leading Software Company Merged with Its Competitor to Form

question 3

Multiple Choice

A leading software company merged with its competitor to form a new company. Which of the following is likely to be the result of this merger?

• A) Decreased cost per unit output
• B) Decreased bargaining power over suppliers and customers
• C) Increased industry rivalry
• D) Decreased profitability
• E) Decreased product differentiation

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