There is no difference between a merger and an acquisition

A transnational strategy is difficult to use because of its conflicting goals

Acquisitions, greenfield ventures, and sometimes joint ventures are appropriate when firms want to establish a strong presence in an international market

A global strategy:

The two dominant types of complementary strategic alliances are:

Failing to __________ appropriately will result in too many employees doing the same work and prevent the new firm from realizing the cost synergies it anticipated.

Costco provides the service of buying goods in large quantities and selling them to consumers at lower prices. Economies of scale are a key aspect of Costco’s business model

In managing cooperative strategies, research indicates that __________ can be a capability that gives a firm a competitive advantage because it increases the likelihood of success.

All of the following complicate the implementation of an international diversification strategy EXCEPT:

Problems associated with acquisitions include all of the following EXCEPT: