Mergers and Acquisitions Are Often Driven by Such Strategic Objectives

question 15

Multiple Choice

Mergers and acquisitions are often driven by such strategic objectives as to

• A)expand a company's geographic coverage,extend its business into new product categories,or gain quick access to new technologies or other resources and capabilities.
• B)weaken the bargaining power of either key suppliers or key customers.
• C)reduce the company's vulnerability to industry driving forces.
• D)facilitate a company's shift from one type of competitive strategy to another.
• E)secure a higher credit rating and better access to additional financial capital.

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