Purchase Solution

Reasons for acquisitions in technology, telecommunications

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Why do you think there have been so many acquisitions in the technology sector, the telecommunications sector and the regional banking sector? In the future, do you see any sectors that might be getting a big pickup in acquisitions? Why?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The 589 word solution explores reasons for acquisitions in general and then in specific industries. The solution contains numerous examples.

Solution Preview

First there are some general reasons why acquisitions occur in most any industry:

1. It is an effective method to eliminate the competition.
2. It can be a relatively cheap way to acquire information, technology, systems, assets or employees.
3. Post acquisition can be a way to consolidate costs, spread the overhead and enhance profits.

Why do you think there have been so many acquisitions in the technology sector, the telecommunications sector and the regional banking sector?

For the technology sector, the reasons could relate to the time and cost it takes to develop the specific technologies to keep up with the competition in a fast moving marketplace. Even hiring the talent to develop the technologies takes time and effort.

Google, for example, was conducting seminars for students at colleges many years ago. They were looking for talented people with potential. They also used intern programs very ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Cost Concepts: Analyzing Costs in Managerial Accounting

This quiz gives students the opportunity to assess their knowledge of cost concepts used in managerial accounting such as opportunity costs, marginal costs, relevant costs and the benefits and relationships that derive from them.

Understanding the Accounting Equation

These 10 questions help a new student of accounting to understand the basic premise of accounting and how it is applied to the business world.

IPOs

This Quiz is compiled of questions that pertain to IPOs (Initial Public Offerings)

Social Media: Pinterest

This quiz introduces basic concepts of Pinterest social media

Organizational Behavior (OB)

The organizational behavior (OB) quiz will help you better understand organizational behavior through the lens of managers including workforce diversity.