BSG FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A
2025/2026
Researchers have found that shareholders of acquired firms often
a. earn above-average returns.
b. earn below-average returns.
c. earn close to zero as a result of the acquisition.
d. are not affected by the acquisition. - correct answer a. earn above
average returns.
The fastest and easiest way for a firm to diversify its portfolio
of businesses is through acquisition because a. of barriers to
entry in many industries.
b. it is difficult for companies to develop products that differ from their
current product line
c. innovation in both the acquired and the acquiring firm is enhanced
by the exchange of competencies resulting from acquisition
d. unrelated acquisitions are usually uncomplicated because the
acquired firm is allowed to continue to function independently as it
did before acquisition - correct answer b. it is difficult for companies
to develop products that differ from their current product line
,Related acquisitions to build market power
a. are likely to undergo regulatory review.
b. are rarely permitted to occur across international borders.
c. typically involve a firm purchasing one of its suppliers or distributors.
d. concentrate on capturing value at more than one stage in the value
chain. - correct answer a. are likely to undergo regulatory review.
International strategy refers to a(an)
a. action plan pursued by American companies to compete against
foreign companies operating in the United States.
b. strategy through which the firm sells products in markets outside
the firm's domestic market.
c. political and economic action plan developed by businesses and
governments to cope with global competition.
d. strategy American firms use to dominate international market -
correct answer b. strategy through which the firm sells products in
markets outside the firm's domestic market.
U.S. companies moving into the international market need to be
sensitive to the need for local country or regional responsiveness due
to a. increasing rejection of American culture across much of the
world.
b. the sophistication of the international consumer due to the Internet
c. customization required by cultural differences.
, d. the increasing loss of economies of scale - correct answer c.
customization required by cultural differences.
Which of the following is NOT a motive for firms to become
multinational?
a. to take advantage of potential opportunities to expand the market
for the firm's products.
b. to secure needed resources.
c. to avoid high domestic taxation on corporate income. d. increasing
universal product demand - correct answer c. to avoid high domestic
taxation on corporate income.
Which of the following is NOT a factor pressuring companies for local
responsiveness?
a. the need for local repair and service to customers
b. customization due to cultural differences
c. government pressure for firms to use local sources for procurement
d. availability of low labor costs - correct answer d. availability of low
labor costs
The choices that a firm has for entering the international market include
all of the following EXCEPT: a. exporting.
b. licensing.
c. leasing.
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A
2025/2026
Researchers have found that shareholders of acquired firms often
a. earn above-average returns.
b. earn below-average returns.
c. earn close to zero as a result of the acquisition.
d. are not affected by the acquisition. - correct answer a. earn above
average returns.
The fastest and easiest way for a firm to diversify its portfolio
of businesses is through acquisition because a. of barriers to
entry in many industries.
b. it is difficult for companies to develop products that differ from their
current product line
c. innovation in both the acquired and the acquiring firm is enhanced
by the exchange of competencies resulting from acquisition
d. unrelated acquisitions are usually uncomplicated because the
acquired firm is allowed to continue to function independently as it
did before acquisition - correct answer b. it is difficult for companies
to develop products that differ from their current product line
,Related acquisitions to build market power
a. are likely to undergo regulatory review.
b. are rarely permitted to occur across international borders.
c. typically involve a firm purchasing one of its suppliers or distributors.
d. concentrate on capturing value at more than one stage in the value
chain. - correct answer a. are likely to undergo regulatory review.
International strategy refers to a(an)
a. action plan pursued by American companies to compete against
foreign companies operating in the United States.
b. strategy through which the firm sells products in markets outside
the firm's domestic market.
c. political and economic action plan developed by businesses and
governments to cope with global competition.
d. strategy American firms use to dominate international market -
correct answer b. strategy through which the firm sells products in
markets outside the firm's domestic market.
U.S. companies moving into the international market need to be
sensitive to the need for local country or regional responsiveness due
to a. increasing rejection of American culture across much of the
world.
b. the sophistication of the international consumer due to the Internet
c. customization required by cultural differences.
, d. the increasing loss of economies of scale - correct answer c.
customization required by cultural differences.
Which of the following is NOT a motive for firms to become
multinational?
a. to take advantage of potential opportunities to expand the market
for the firm's products.
b. to secure needed resources.
c. to avoid high domestic taxation on corporate income. d. increasing
universal product demand - correct answer c. to avoid high domestic
taxation on corporate income.
Which of the following is NOT a factor pressuring companies for local
responsiveness?
a. the need for local repair and service to customers
b. customization due to cultural differences
c. government pressure for firms to use local sources for procurement
d. availability of low labor costs - correct answer d. availability of low
labor costs
The choices that a firm has for entering the international market include
all of the following EXCEPT: a. exporting.
b. licensing.
c. leasing.
