Question 1

​When a firm experiences a failure to integrate its M&As after the acquisition,it is most likely the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​An inadequate number of worthy targets. 
B)  ​Poor strategic fit. 
C)  ​Far-flung conglomerates. 
D)  ​Poor organizational fit. 
A)  ​An inadequate number of worthy targets. 
B)  ​Poor strategic fit. 
C)  ​Far-flung conglomerates. 
D)  ​Poor organizational fit.

Question 2

​A classic conglomerate is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Product-related diversification and limited geographic scope. 
B)  ​Product-unrelated diversification and limited geographic scope. 
C)  ​Product-unrelated diversification and extensive geographic scope. 
D)  ​Product-related diversification and extensive geographic scope. 
A)  ​Product-related diversification and limited geographic scope. 
B)  ​Product-unrelated diversification and limited geographic scope. 
C)  ​Product-unrelated diversification and extensive geographic scope. 
D)  ​Product-related diversification and extensive geographic scope.

Question 3

Which of the following motives for M&A does NOT necessarily increase shareholder value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synergy. 
B)  Hubris. 
C)  Performance. 
D)  Marginal economic benefits. 
A)  Synergy. 
B)  Hubris. 
C)  Performance. 
D)  Marginal economic benefits.

Question 4

Other comments you saw in the blog are less hostile to business.In one,the person was claiming that recent developments in financial markets suggest that it is time to revive the use of conglomerates.Based on what is happening now,do you agree? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

In all of these questions,the important

Question 5

Answering why firms choose different diversification strategies does not help answer why firms differ and how they behave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​For firms considering an acquisition,product relatedness is easy to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

​Horizontal and vertical M&As are typically involve product-related diversification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​In addition to product relatedness as a factor when considering acquisitions,relatedness can come in the form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Hubris. 
B)  ​Dominant logic. 
C)  ​Bureaucratic costs. 
D)  ​Acquisition premiums. 
A)  ​Hubris. 
B)  ​Dominant logic. 
C)  ​Bureaucratic costs. 
D)  ​Acquisition premiums.

Question 9

Diversification premium is the same thing as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate advantage. 
B)  Diversification discount. 
C)  Measurement of firm performance. 
D)  Level of product diversification. 
A)  Conglomerate advantage. 
B)  Diversification discount. 
C)  Measurement of firm performance. 
D)  Level of product diversification.

Question 10

​Gaining access to complementary resources is an institution-based motivation for acquisitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When a firm experiences a failure to integrate its M&As after the acquisition,it is most likely the result of:

A classic conglomerate is characterized by:

Which of the following motives for M&A does NOT necessarily increase shareholder value?

Other comments you saw in the blog are less hostile to business.In one,the person was claiming that recent developments in financial markets suggest that it is time to revive the use of conglomerates.Based on what is happening now,do you agree? Why or why not?

Answering why firms choose different diversification strategies does not help answer why firms differ and how they behave.

For firms considering an acquisition,product relatedness is easy to measure.

Horizontal and vertical M&As are typically involve product-related diversification.

In addition to product relatedness as a factor when considering acquisitions,relatedness can come in the form of:

Diversification premium is the same thing as:

Gaining access to complementary resources is an institution-based motivation for acquisitions.

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Exam 9: Diversifying, acquiring, and Restructuring

​When a firm experiences a failure to integrate its M&As after the acquisition,it is most likely the result of:

​A classic conglomerate is characterized by:

Which of the following motives for M&A does NOT necessarily increase shareholder value?

Other comments you saw in the blog are less hostile to business.In one,the person was claiming that recent developments in financial markets suggest that it is time to revive the use of conglomerates.Based on what is happening now,do you agree? Why or why not?

Answering why firms choose different diversification strategies does not help answer why firms differ and how they behave.

​For firms considering an acquisition,product relatedness is easy to measure.

​Horizontal and vertical M&As are typically involve product-related diversification.

​In addition to product relatedness as a factor when considering acquisitions,relatedness can come in the form of:

Diversification premium is the same thing as:

​Gaining access to complementary resources is an institution-based motivation for acquisitions.

Strategizing Around the Globe

Managing Industry Competition

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Emphasizing Institutions, cultures, and Ethics

Growing and Internationalizingthe Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Making Strategic Alliancee and Networks Work

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Strategizing, structuring, and Learningaround the World

Governing the Corporation Around the World

Strategizing With Corporate Social Responsibility

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When a firm experiences a failure to integrate its M&As after the acquisition,it is most likely the result of:

A classic conglomerate is characterized by:

For firms considering an acquisition,product relatedness is easy to measure.

Horizontal and vertical M&As are typically involve product-related diversification.

In addition to product relatedness as a factor when considering acquisitions,relatedness can come in the form of:

Gaining access to complementary resources is an institution-based motivation for acquisitions.