Question 1

Why must collective agreements be considered during a merger?

Accepted Answer

A) to follow the protocols for notification periods for layoffs and terminations 
B) to help management create an environment of trust,fairness,and equity 
C) to ensure that employees will continue to work with the same compensation 
D) to interpret the legalities of downsizing and restructuring 
A) to follow the protocols for notification periods for layoffs and terminations 
B) to help management create an environment of trust,fairness,and equity 
C) to ensure that employees will continue to work with the same compensation 
D) to interpret the legalities of downsizing and restructuring

Question 2

An example of consolidation is Burroughs and Sperry,two computer manufacturers,joining to form UNISYS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Following a merger,what is constructive dismissal?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees are demoted into a position of lesser status and compensation. 
B) Employees receive a compensation package that satisfies their basic needs. 
C) Employees are terminated using compassionate and sufficient compensation. 
D) Employees receive substantially different compensation packages after the merger. 
A) Employees are demoted into a position of lesser status and compensation. 
B) Employees receive a compensation package that satisfies their basic needs. 
C) Employees are terminated using compassionate and sufficient compensation. 
D) Employees receive substantially different compensation packages after the merger.

Question 4

A conglomerate merger is the merger of two organizations competing in different markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify and describe two of the three major benefits of mergers.

Accepted Answer

Strategic Benefits:
∙ M&As are a growth

Question 6

Some mergers are done without acknowledging the loss of tangible assets such as the knowledge of vacating employees following a merger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One in three employees will experience a merger or acquisition during the course of their working lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) transition team implementation 
B) reduction planning 
C) HRIS 
D) HR demand forecasts 
A) transition team implementation 
B) reduction planning 
C) HRIS 
D) HR demand forecasts

Question 9

The financial results of mergers are most often positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Who are the two parties involved in a vertical merger?

Accepted Answer

A) buyer and supplier 
B) two competitors 
C) management and employees 
D) shareholders and executives 
A) buyer and supplier 
B) two competitors 
C) management and employees 
D) shareholders and executives

Question 11

One option for those involved in merging cultures is for the partner companies to abandon key elements of their current cultures and adopt new norms.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

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

Why must collective agreements be considered during a merger?

An example of consolidation is Burroughs and Sperry,two computer manufacturers,joining to form UNISYS.

Following a merger,what is constructive dismissal?

A conglomerate merger is the merger of two organizations competing in different markets.

Identify and describe two of the three major benefits of mergers.

Some mergers are done without acknowledging the loss of tangible assets such as the knowledge of vacating employees following a merger.

One in three employees will experience a merger or acquisition during the course of their working lives.

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

The financial results of mergers are most often positive.

Who are the two parties involved in a vertical merger?

One option for those involved in merging cultures is for the partner companies to abandon key elements of their current cultures and adopt new norms.What is this called?

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

Why must collective agreements be considered during a merger?

An example of consolidation is Burroughs and Sperry,two computer manufacturers,joining to form UNISYS.

Following a merger,what is constructive dismissal?

A conglomerate merger is the merger of two organizations competing in different markets.

Identify and describe two of the three major benefits of mergers.

Some mergers are done without acknowledging the loss of tangible assets such as the knowledge of vacating employees following a merger.

One in three employees will experience a merger or acquisition during the course of their working lives.

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

The financial results of mergers are most often positive.

Who are the two parties involved in a vertical merger?

One option for those involved in merging cultures is for the partner companies to abandon key elements of their current cultures and adopt new norms.What is this called?

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