If Two Firms in One Industry Join to Hold a Greater

question 108

Multiple Choice

If two firms in one industry join to hold a greater share of the industry,it will be referred to as

• A) consolidation.
• B) a takeover.
• C) an acquisition.
• D) a conglomerate.
• E) assimilation.

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Definitions:

Customers Served

The number of customers who receive services or goods from a business or organization.

Marginal Product

The additional output produced as a result of adding one more unit of a specific input, holding all other inputs constant.

Average Product

The output per unit of a particular input, such as the quantity of goods produced per worker.

Workers

Individuals employed to perform tasks or services in exchange for compensation.