The Tutor Shop Quarterly Income Statement Quiz

What is the purchase by one firm of a controlling interest in another firm called?

• Merger

• Horizontal merger

• Acquisition

• Vertical merger

What is the primary characteristic of a conglomerate?

• Focus on a single industry.

• Combination of firms from unrelated industries.

• Government ownership.

• Non-profit status.

Which company is mentioned as an example of a conglomerate in the image?

• Microsoft

• The Walt Disney Corporation

• Amazon

• Google

What is the headquarters country of Royal Dutch Shell?

• United States

• Netherlands

• United Kingdom

• China

Which of the following is an objective related to public scrutiny of business behavior?

• To reduce employee turnover

• To describe how public scrutiny of business behavior has increased in modern times

• To improve customer service

• To enhance brand loyalty

What is one of the objectives related to questionable behavior?

• To increase market share

• To identify ways in which firms can make decisions about questionable behavior

• To develop new marketing strategies

• To enhance customer satisfaction

How do ethical businesses encourage ethical behavior among employees?

• Punish employees

• Ignore ethical behavior

• Reward employees

• Discourage ethical actions

Which term describes the broadening access to ideas and technology across borders?

• Nationalism

• Globalization

• Regionalism

• Isolationism