Business School 101: Mergers and Acquisitions Quiz

Which merger created a new wireless carrier with over 100 million subscribers?

• T-Mobile and Sprint

• Fiat and Chrysler

• Amazon and Whole Foods

• Google and YouTube

What is the key difference between a merger and an acquisition?

• The level of equality between the companies

• The size of the companies involved

• The industry of the companies

• The geographical location of the companies

Which company acquired WhatsApp in 2014?

• Amazon

• Microsoft

• Facebook

• Google

Which of the following is a benefit of mergers and acquisitions?

• Reduced customer base

• Higher taxes

• Market expansion

• Increased competition

What is one of the financial benefits of mergers and acquisitions?

• Higher operational costs

• Decreased cash flow

• Reduced market share

• Improved credit ratings

Which merger was successful in terms of financial performance and produced high-grossing animated movies?

• Microsoft and Nokia

• Daimler and Chrysler

• Disney and Pixar

• Exxon and Mobil

Which merger created the world's largest publicly traded oil company?

• Exxon and Mobil

• Disney and Pixar

• Daimler and Chrysler

• Microsoft and Nokia

Which acquisition aimed to expand a company's presence in the mobile market but ultimately failed?

• Google and YouTube

• Amazon and Whole Foods

• Microsoft and Nokia

• Fiat and Chrysler

What was a major reason for the failure of the Daimler and Chrysler merger?

• Overpayment

• Cultural clashes

• Lack of funding

• Regulatory issues

What is a common challenge in integrating two companies after a merger?

• Increased competition

• Integration challenges

• Higher taxes

• Reduced customer base