A ________ Is When a Rich Individual or Organization Purchases

question 21

Multiple Choice

A ________ is when a rich individual or organization purchases a large fraction of the stock of a poorly performing firm and in doing so gets enough votes to replace the board of directors and the CEO.

• A)shareholder proposal
• B)leveraged buyout
• C)shareholder action
• D)hostile takeover

Understand the process and effects of projecting one's characteristics onto others.

Recognize the significance of focusing on interests to resolve disputes.

Explain the consequences of misperceptions and cognitive biases arising from information processing.

Discuss the influences of mood and emotion on negotiation strategies.

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