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3 years ago

A primary reason for a firm to pursue an acquisition is to:

Business

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Strike441 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

c. achieve greater market power.

Explanation:

Acquisitions to meet a market power objective generally involve buying a supplier, a competitor, a distributor, or a business in a highly related industry. Though a number of firms may feel that they have an internal core competence, they may be unable to exploit their resources and capabilities because of a lack of size.

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