What are the primary reasons for mergers and acquisitions?

MBA Mergers and Acquisitions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The primary reasons for mergers and acquisitions include achieving synergies, expanding market share, gaining access to new technologies, diversifying offerings, and enhancing competitive advantage.
Reducing operational costs
Increasing employee turnover
Eliminating competition completely
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of corporate restructuring.
Corporate restructuring is the process of merging two companies into one.
Corporate restructuring involves hiring new employees without changing the company's structure.
Corporate restructuring is solely focused on increasing employee salaries.
Corporate restructuring is the process of reorganizing a company's structure, operations, or finances to improve efficiency and profitability.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the different forms of corporate restructuring?
Licensing agreements
Franchising
Joint ventures
Common forms of corporate restructuring include mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, and financial restructuring.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do mergers and acquisitions serve as a strategic choice?
Mergers and acquisitions serve as a strategic choice by enabling growth, enhancing competitive advantage, and achieving synergies.
Mergers and acquisitions eliminate competition completely.
Mergers and acquisitions are only beneficial for large corporations.
Mergers and acquisitions primarily focus on reducing costs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factors should be evaluated when considering strategic alternatives?
Brand color selection
Market trends, competitive landscape, financial implications, resource availability, alignment with organizational goals, risk assessment, potential for innovation.
Employee satisfaction surveys
Office layout design
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can value be created in mergers and acquisitions?
Value is created through synergies, cost savings, market expansion, and enhanced capabilities.
Value is created solely by acquiring competitors without any strategy.
Value is created by reducing employee salaries and benefits.
Value is created through increased debt and financial risk.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common takeover defense strategies?
Poison pills, staggered board elections, golden parachutes, shareholder rights plans
Stock buybacks
Hostile takeovers
Merger negotiations
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