Question 1

One option for those involved in merging cultures is for one company (usually the acquirer)to absorb the other.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) cultural pluralism 
B) cultural integration 
C) cultural assimilation 
D) cultural transformation 
A) cultural pluralism 
B) cultural integration 
C) cultural assimilation 
D) cultural transformation C

Question 2

An example of a horizontal merger is a real estate agency merging with a real estate developer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Too little diversification is one of the reasons for M&A failures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Who are the two parties involved in a conglomerate merger?

Accepted Answer

A) buyer and supplier 
B) two competitors 
C) two organizations competing in different markets 
D) shareholders and competitors 
A) buyer and supplier 
B) two competitors 
C) two organizations competing in different markets 
D) shareholders and competitors

Question 5

If a company is able reduce costs by a corporate combination,what is this ability called?

Accepted Answer

A) economy-of-scope advantage 
B) economy of advantage 
C) economies of scale 
D) economies of productivity 
A) economy-of-scope advantage 
B) economy of advantage 
C) economies of scale 
D) economies of productivity

Question 6

Too small an acquisition is one of the reasons M&As fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Strategic benefits is one of the reasons companies merge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which one of these factors may influence the success rate of a merger?

Accepted Answer

A) stress counselling for employees 
B) industry sector of the merger 
C) both companies being the same size 
D) languages spoken by management 
A) stress counselling for employees 
B) industry sector of the merger 
C) both companies being the same size 
D) languages spoken by management

Question 9

Loblaws purchased Shoppers Drug Mart.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition 
B) horizontal merger 
C) consolidation 
D) acquisition. 
A) acquisition 
B) horizontal merger 
C) consolidation 
D) acquisition.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the key areas that General Mills' transition team focused upon?

Accepted Answer

A) developing the systems that mattered most to employees 
B) providing fair compensation and incentives to employees 
C) sequencing the implementation of any new systems 
D) using a climate survey to monitor employee feedback 
A) developing the systems that mattered most to employees 
B) providing fair compensation and incentives to employees 
C) sequencing the implementation of any new systems 
D) using a climate survey to monitor employee feedback

Question 11

Which of the following is typically NOT an item included in a contingency plan for a merger?

Accepted Answer

A) financial projections 
B) negotiation skills training 
C) methods of communicating 
D) chain of command 
A) financial projections 
B) negotiation skills training 
C) methods of communicating 
D) chain of command

Question 12

Within what timeframe should the majority of anticipated synergies be captured and identified to ensure the success of the merger?

Accepted Answer

A) within the first quarter 
B) within the first year 
C) within two years 
D) within five years 
A) within the first quarter 
B) within the first year 
C) within two years 
D) within five years

Question 13

It is estimated that mismanagement of the culture is responsible for as much as 85 percent of all merger failures

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why must the needs of management be considered as an important motivator for mergers?

Accepted Answer

A) Managers often consider their power and ego needs ahead of the needs of their organization. 
B) Managers are unconsciously motivated by the game of corporate life and takeover challenges. 
C) Managers are concerned only about their substantial incentives and salaries and not about their employees. 
D) Managers have personality characteristics that result in acquisition behaviours and greed. 
A) Managers often consider their power and ego needs ahead of the needs of their organization. 
B) Managers are unconsciously motivated by the game of corporate life and takeover challenges. 
C) Managers are concerned only about their substantial incentives and salaries and not about their employees. 
D) Managers have personality characteristics that result in acquisition behaviours and greed.

Question 15

Identify an organization you are familiar with that is embarking on a merger or acquisition (such as from your work experience or from your textbook).Discuss the impact of the merger or acquisition on human resources (the impact on the employees).

Accepted Answer

The real costs of a merger may be hidden

Question 16

Researchers have found that there is a tendency for some organizations to dismiss issues related to organizational culture if the numbers from the merger look good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is one important benefit that an organization can offer its terminated employees?

Accepted Answer

A) access to organizational intranet and email 
B) continuation of benefits for a certain time period 
C) incentive plan that incorporates performance 
D) buyouts that have cost-of-living adjustments 
A) access to organizational intranet and email 
B) continuation of benefits for a certain time period 
C) incentive plan that incorporates performance 
D) buyouts that have cost-of-living adjustments

Question 18

What is it called when two cultures fuse and evolve into a brand new culture?

Accepted Answer

A) integration 
B) assimilation 
C) separation 
D) deculturation 
A) integration 
B) assimilation 
C) separation 
D) deculturation

Question 19

If one company merges with another company but the two companies have no competitive or buyer-seller relationship,what type of merger would result?

Accepted Answer

A) vertical 
B) horizontal 
C) conglomerate 
D) acquisition 
A) vertical 
B) horizontal 
C) conglomerate 
D) acquisition

Question 20

What is the most successful conglomerate in India?

Accepted Answer

A) Bank of India 
B) Bharat 
C) VSLN 
D) Tata 
A) Bank of India 
B) Bharat 
C) VSLN 
D) Tata

One option for those involved in merging cultures is for one company (usually the acquirer)to absorb the other.What is this called?

An example of a horizontal merger is a real estate agency merging with a real estate developer.

Too little diversification is one of the reasons for M&A failures.

Who are the two parties involved in a conglomerate merger?

If a company is able reduce costs by a corporate combination,what is this ability called?

Too small an acquisition is one of the reasons M&As fail.

Strategic benefits is one of the reasons companies merge.

Which one of these factors may influence the success rate of a merger?

Loblaws purchased Shoppers Drug Mart.What is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key areas that General Mills' transition team focused upon?

Which of the following is typically NOT an item included in a contingency plan for a merger?

Within what timeframe should the majority of anticipated synergies be captured and identified to ensure the success of the merger?

It is estimated that mismanagement of the culture is responsible for as much as 85 percent of all merger failures

Why must the needs of management be considered as an important motivator for mergers?

Identify an organization you are familiar with that is embarking on a merger or acquisition (such as from your work experience or from your textbook).Discuss the impact of the merger or acquisition on human resources (the impact on the employees).

Researchers have found that there is a tendency for some organizations to dismiss issues related to organizational culture if the numbers from the merger look good.

What is one important benefit that an organization can offer its terminated employees?

What is it called when two cultures fuse and evolve into a brand new culture?

If one company merges with another company but the two companies have no competitive or buyer-seller relationship,what type of merger would result?

What is the most successful conglomerate in India?

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Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

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Downsizing and Restructuring

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Exam 12: Mergers and Acquisitions

One option for those involved in merging cultures is for one company (usually the acquirer)to absorb the other.What is this called?

An example of a horizontal merger is a real estate agency merging with a real estate developer.

Too little diversification is one of the reasons for M&A failures.

Who are the two parties involved in a conglomerate merger?

If a company is able reduce costs by a corporate combination,what is this ability called?

Too small an acquisition is one of the reasons M&As fail.

Strategic benefits is one of the reasons companies merge.

Which one of these factors may influence the success rate of a merger?

Loblaws purchased Shoppers Drug Mart.What is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key areas that General Mills' transition team focused upon?

Which of the following is typically NOT an item included in a contingency plan for a merger?

Within what timeframe should the majority of anticipated synergies be captured and identified to ensure the success of the merger?

It is estimated that mismanagement of the culture is responsible for as much as 85 percent of all merger failures

Why must the needs of management be considered as an important motivator for mergers?

Identify an organization you are familiar with that is embarking on a merger or acquisition (such as from your work experience or from your textbook).Discuss the impact of the merger or acquisition on human resources (the impact on the employees).

Researchers have found that there is a tendency for some organizations to dismiss issues related to organizational culture if the numbers from the merger look good.

What is one important benefit that an organization can offer its terminated employees?

What is it called when two cultures fuse and evolve into a brand new culture?

If one company merges with another company but the two companies have no competitive or buyer-seller relationship,what type of merger would result?

What is the most successful conglomerate in India?

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Downsizing and Restructuring

Strategic International HRM

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

Filters