The Shareholders of a Target Firm Benefit the Most When

question 84

Multiple Choice

The shareholders of a target firm benefit the most when:

• A)an acquiring firm has the better management team and replaces the target firm's managers.
• B)the management of the target firm is more efficient than the management of the acquiring firm which replaces them.
• C)the management of both the acquiring firm and the target firm are as equivalent as possible.
• D)their current management team is kept in place even though the managers of the acquiring firm are more suited to manage the target firm's situation.
• E)their management team is technologically knowledgeable yet ineffective.

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Explain the psychological implications of authority and obedience in group behaviors, using Abu Ghraib and Milgram's experiment as case studies.

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Definitions:

Performance

The execution or accomplishment of work, actions, tasks, or functions measured against preset known standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed.

Objectives

Specific, measurable goals set by an individual or organization to achieve desired outcomes.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes and the attractiveness of those outcomes.

Good Effort

Typically refers to the application of commendable energy, diligence, or perseverance towards accomplishing a task or goal.