What is the result of creating synergies through mergers and takeovers?

Edexcel Bus: 3.2.2 Mergers and Takeovers

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Business
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12th Grade
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Hard

Malcolm Ewan
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Increased costs
Decreased efficiency
Improved competitiveness
Reduced market presence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of economies of scale through a merger mentioned in the text?
Walmart and Asda
GlaxoSmithKline and SmithKline Beecham
Vodafone and AirTouch Communications
Diageo and Seagram's
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is vertical integration?
Merging with a company at different stages of the production process or supply chain
Merging with a company at the same stage of production
Merging with a company in a different industry
Merging with a company in a different country
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential reward of mergers and takeovers related to market share?
Increased market share
Integration challenges
Regulatory scrutiny
Financial strain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a merger?
To acquire a supplier
To combine operations and assets to form a new entity
To merge with a distributor
To purchase a majority stake in another company
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of forward integration?
To acquire a supplier
To acquire or merge with a distributor or a company involved in a later stage of the production process
To increase market share
To eliminate competition
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are integration challenges in mergers and takeovers?
Easy integration of cultures
Potential difficulties in integrating different cultures, systems, and processes
Immediate cost savings
Increased market share
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