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Management Tools: Mergers and Acquisitions

How can mergers and acquisitions be used as a management tool?

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Mergers and acquisitions can be used to achieve several management objectives. These include becoming cost efficient. With larger size the firm can achieve economies of scale, greater bargaining ...

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This solution explains the objectives that can be achieved through acquisitions. The sources used are also included in the solution.

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