Business Growth (AQA A-Level Business): Quizzes
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What is the key advantage of external growth over organic growth?
What is the key advantage of external growth over organic growth?
Speed of expansion
In a merger, what happens to the shares of the newly merged company?
In a merger, what happens to the shares of the newly merged company?
Transferred to both sets of shareholders
What percentage of shares must a business buy to gain a controlling stake in a takeover?
What percentage of shares must a business buy to gain a controlling stake in a takeover?
More than 50%
Why can hostile takeovers only happen with PLCs?
Why can hostile takeovers only happen with PLCs?
PLC shares are traded on stock exchange
What happens to business ownership in a joint venture?
What happens to business ownership in a joint venture?
No change of ownership occurs
What defines horizontal integration?
What defines horizontal integration?
Same industry, same stage
A manufacturer merging with retail shops is an example of which type of integration?
A manufacturer merging with retail shops is an example of which type of integration?
Forward vertical
A hairbrush company merging with a hairspray company is which type of conglomerate merger?
A hairbrush company merging with a hairspray company is which type of conglomerate merger?
Product extension merger
Why might a business combine with a company in another country?
Why might a business combine with a company in another country?
To access established infrastructure
Which body can stop a merger if it restricts competition?
Which body can stop a merger if it restricts competition?
Competition and Markets Authority