Explain How an Organization Can Go Public and Why Many

question 89

Essay

Explain how an organization can go public and why many entrepreneurs prefer not to go public.

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Definitions:

Demotion

A reduction in rank, position, or status of an employee within an organization.

Reducing Headcount

A strategy used by businesses to lower expenses by decreasing the number of employees through layoffs, attrition, or retirements.

White Knights

Third-party entities that come to the rescue of a company facing a hostile takeover by making a more favorable offer.

Takeovers

The acquisition of one company by another, which can be achieved through purchasing a controlling interest in the target company's stock.