A ________ Results from the Combination of Firms in the Same

question 189

Multiple Choice

A ________ results from the combination of firms in the same line of business.

• A) congeneric merger
• B) conglomerate diversification
• C) horizontal merger
• D) hostile takeover

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Definitions:

Pay Structuring

The method by which organizations standardize the compensation provided to employees, including base pay, bonuses, and increments.

Compensable Factors

Elements of a job that are used to determine its value and appropriate compensation, such as skill level, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.

Two-Tier Wage System

A salary structure where workers performing the same job or function are paid differently based on certain criteria, typically involving new hires being paid less than more senior employees.

Equity

Equity refers to fairness or justice in the way people are treated. In financial contexts, it also represents the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation.