Question 1

Discuss the steps an organization can take to actively manage its cultures during the integration of a merger.

Accepted Answer

1. Conduct a cultural audit of each orga

Question 2

Merging two organizational cultures is challenging.What is it called when the partner organizations blend current cultures together?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

There is strong public opinion against foreign ownership in Canada.What was one acquisition that the federal government recently blocked?

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition of Potash Inc. 
B) acquisition of Inco. 
C) acquisition of Petro-Canada 
D) acquisition of Intrawest 
A) acquisition of Potash Inc. 
B) acquisition of Inco. 
C) acquisition of Petro-Canada 
D) acquisition of Intrawest

Question 4

How many person-hours did the executives of HP and Compaq spend in planning for the merger integration?

Accepted Answer

A) more than fifty thousand but less than one hundred thousand 
B) more than one hundred thousand but less than five hundred thousand 
C) more than a half million but less than one million 
D) more than one million 
A) more than fifty thousand but less than one hundred thousand 
B) more than one hundred thousand but less than five hundred thousand 
C) more than a half million but less than one million 
D) more than one million

Question 5

If a book publishing company decides to merge with a pulp and paper mill for its paper needs,what type of merger would result?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Why must development programs,such as overseas assignments,be put on hold for managers during a merger?

Accepted Answer

A) Costs are prohibitive during a merger,so deferring overseas assignments is a cost-cutting measure. 
B) Managers may require additional training to manage the reactions of their employees. 
C) Managers cannot hide in another country to avoid being terminated with the merger. 
D) It is important that managers be available to work out incentive and reward schemes. 
A) Costs are prohibitive during a merger,so deferring overseas assignments is a cost-cutting measure. 
B) Managers may require additional training to manage the reactions of their employees. 
C) Managers cannot hide in another country to avoid being terminated with the merger. 
D) It is important that managers be available to work out incentive and reward schemes.

Question 7

What is one benefit for organizations that apply due diligence in order to manage their culture during a merger?

Accepted Answer

A) lower absenteeism and attrition 
B) improved job satisfaction 
C) increased stock prices 
D) higher revenues and profits 
A) lower absenteeism and attrition 
B) improved job satisfaction 
C) increased stock prices 
D) higher revenues and profits

Question 8

What is culture? Identify and briefly describe two of the four different types of cultures companies may adopt after a merger or acquisition.

Accepted Answer

Cultureis the set of important beliefs t

Question 9

Which of the following is an HR planning issue in mergers that is NOT part of the normal planning process?

Accepted Answer

A) reduction planning 
B) HR due diligence 
C) HRIS 
D) HR demand estimations 
A) reduction planning 
B) HR due diligence 
C) HRIS 
D) HR demand estimations

Question 10

Horizontal integration is the merger or acquisition of two organizations that have a buyer-seller relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A takeover usually refers to a hostile transaction because it involves acquisition of the company against the wishes of its management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If two competitors merge,what type of merger is created?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is a merger? Identify and describe three different types of mergers.

Accepted Answer

A merger is the combination of two organ

Question 14

About half of Canadian CEOs are planning a merger or acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mergers are forged for what reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) financial and human 
B) human and strategic 
C) strategic and financial 
D) functional and operational 
A) financial and human 
B) human and strategic 
C) strategic and financial 
D) functional and operational

Question 16

What is it called when two or more companies join together and form an entirely new company?

Accepted Answer

A) conglomerate 
B) vertical merger 
C) consolidation 
D) horizontal merger 
A) conglomerate 
B) vertical merger 
C) consolidation 
D) horizontal merger

Question 17

Merging two workplace cultures is difficult.What is it called when two company partners co-exist?

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

Question 18

The success of the valuation-driven acquisition depends on predicting economic cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Financial benefits is one of the reasons companies merge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The effect of mergers on staff is devastating to employees terminated but not to the employees who remain employed with the merged company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss the steps an organization can take to actively manage its cultures during the integration of a merger.

Merging two organizational cultures is challenging.What is it called when the partner organizations blend current cultures together?

There is strong public opinion against foreign ownership in Canada.What was one acquisition that the federal government recently blocked?

How many person-hours did the executives of HP and Compaq spend in planning for the merger integration?

If a book publishing company decides to merge with a pulp and paper mill for its paper needs,what type of merger would result?

Why must development programs,such as overseas assignments,be put on hold for managers during a merger?

What is one benefit for organizations that apply due diligence in order to manage their culture during a merger?

What is culture? Identify and briefly describe two of the four different types of cultures companies may adopt after a merger or acquisition.

Which of the following is an HR planning issue in mergers that is NOT part of the normal planning process?

Horizontal integration is the merger or acquisition of two organizations that have a buyer-seller relationship.

A takeover usually refers to a hostile transaction because it involves acquisition of the company against the wishes of its management.

If two competitors merge,what type of merger is created?

What is a merger? Identify and describe three different types of mergers.

About half of Canadian CEOs are planning a merger or acquisition.

Mergers are forged for what reasons?

What is it called when two or more companies join together and form an entirely new company?

Merging two workplace cultures is difficult.What is it called when two company partners co-exist?

The success of the valuation-driven acquisition depends on predicting economic cycles.

Financial benefits is one of the reasons companies merge.

The effect of mergers on staff is devastating to employees terminated but not to the employees who remain employed with the merged company.

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

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Exam 12: Mergers and Acquisitions

Discuss the steps an organization can take to actively manage its cultures during the integration of a merger.

Merging two organizational cultures is challenging.What is it called when the partner organizations blend current cultures together?

There is strong public opinion against foreign ownership in Canada.What was one acquisition that the federal government recently blocked?

How many person-hours did the executives of HP and Compaq spend in planning for the merger integration?

If a book publishing company decides to merge with a pulp and paper mill for its paper needs,what type of merger would result?

Why must development programs,such as overseas assignments,be put on hold for managers during a merger?

What is one benefit for organizations that apply due diligence in order to manage their culture during a merger?

What is culture? Identify and briefly describe two of the four different types of cultures companies may adopt after a merger or acquisition.

Which of the following is an HR planning issue in mergers that is NOT part of the normal planning process?

Horizontal integration is the merger or acquisition of two organizations that have a buyer-seller relationship.

A takeover usually refers to a hostile transaction because it involves acquisition of the company against the wishes of its management.

If two competitors merge,what type of merger is created?

What is a merger? Identify and describe three different types of mergers.

About half of Canadian CEOs are planning a merger or acquisition.

Mergers are forged for what reasons?

What is it called when two or more companies join together and form an entirely new company?

Merging two workplace cultures is difficult.What is it called when two company partners co-exist?

The success of the valuation-driven acquisition depends on predicting economic cycles.

Financial benefits is one of the reasons companies merge.

The effect of mergers on staff is devastating to employees terminated but not to the employees who remain employed with the merged company.

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