Which of the Following Is NOT Among the Intended Outcomes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT among the intended outcomes of horizontal merger and acquisition strategies?

A) expanding a company's geographic coverage
B) gaining quick access to new technologies or complementary resources and capabilities
C) leading the convergence of industries whose boundaries are being blurred by changing technologies and new market opportunities
D) extending the company's business into new product categories
E) suppressing a rival's breakthroughs in management or technology