The Continuing Popularity of Mergers and Acquisitions Among Companies Despite

question 5

Multiple Choice

The continuing popularity of mergers and acquisitions among companies despite the lack of empirical evidence of their benefits suggests:

• A)Many mergers and acquisitions are motivated by growth rather than profitability
• B)Mergers and acquisitions by the leading firms in an industry promotes imitation by other firms in the industry
• C)Both (a)and (b)
• D)Both (a)and (b)plus the fact that most investment analysts view takeovers as a sign of a dynamically-managed company.

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