A ________ Merger Occurs When One Company at One Level

question 46

Multiple Choice

A ________ merger occurs when one company at one level of the manufacturing-distribution system acquires a company at another level of the system.

• A)Joining
• B)Conglomerate
• C)Horizontal
• D)Vertical
• E)Predatory

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Definitions:

Employee Ownership

Employee ownership involves employees holding a stake in the company they work for, often through stock options or an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Proctor & Gamble

An American multinational corporation specializing in a wide range of consumer goods, including personal care and household products.

Preferred Shareholders

Investors holding shares that give them priority over common shareholders in terms of dividends and asset distribution.

Voting Rights

The entitlement of shareholders or members of an entity to vote on important matters concerning the organization.