Select all that applyWhat are some of the negative effects that mergers and acquisitions can have on personnel?Multiple select question.Managers may make mistakes when deciding which systems to integrate.Difficulty coping with new management may lead to lower morale.Competition among staff may boost productivity.Employees may resist efforts to mesh the cultures of the two companies.

Select all that applyWhat are reasons that mergers and acquisitions sometimes fail?Multiple select question.Enhanced market rivalry drives down prices for products and services.Increased bargaining power with suppliers drives up the cost of operations.Cost savings are less than anticipated.Gains in competitive advantage materialize more slowly than was anticipated.

True or false: In most cases, mergers and acquisitions create competitive advantage.True false question.True

Your organization is considering a merger with a smaller competitor. What key factor should guide your decision-making process as the General Manager?*a) The potential cost savings through the merger.b) The impact on employee morale.c) The compatibility of organizational cultures.d) The speed at which the merger can be completed.

11) Which of the following would NOT be considered a synergistic benefit from a merger?A) an improvement in distribution systemsB) economies of scale in productionC) decreased cost of capitalD) None of the above.12) A merger between two companies in unrelated fields of businessA) will always lead to economies of scale.B) will generally increase the value of the unified firm compared to the value of the twocompanies before the merger because of the benefits of diversification.C) may not have any synergistic effects.D) will necessarily lead to an increase in the market power of the merged company.13) The delay between when a problem occurs and when it is recognized is referred to as the:A)                                   Recognition lagB)                                    Action lagC)                                    Effectiveness lagD)                                   Policy lag  14) The delay between when a problem is recognized and when policy action is taken is referred to as the:A)             Recognition lagB)             Action lagC)             Effectiveness lagD)            Policy lag15) The delay between when a policy action is taken and when they affect the economy is referred to asthe:A)          Impact lagB)           Action lagC)           Recognition lagD)          Policy lag16)Which of the following is responsible for controlling the money supply?A) The CongressB) The Supreme CourtC) The Federal ReserveD) The President

Which statement is true of acquisitions?Multiple choice question.They help preempt competitors. They create more value rather than destroy it.They are more risky compared to greenfield ventures.They cannot be easily executed.