Lesson 4.2.4

4.2.4 Global mergers and joint ventures Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 4

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What business structure involves two companies sharing ownership and control of a separate new project?

    • Joint venture
    • Franchise agreement
    • Takeover
    • Strategic alliance

  2. What term describes two companies from different countries agreeing to combine into a single legal entity?

    • Licensing agreement
    • Joint venture
    • Foreign direct investment
    • Global merger

  3. How does entering multiple geographic markets via a joint venture benefit a business?

    • Spreads financial risk
    • Eliminates corporate tax
    • Guarantees monopoly power
    • Reduces production quality

  4. What is the main reason for a business to acquire an established foreign brand name?

    • Reduced legal regulation
    • Lower tariff rates
    • Instant market recognition
    • Cheaper raw materials

  5. Why might a manufacturing firm merge with a foreign raw material supplier?

    • Avoid currency fluctuations
    • Increase interest rates
    • Secure input supplies
    • Bypass labour laws

  6. What key operational advantage does a local partner bring to an international joint venture?

    • Complete management control
    • Lower global tariffs
    • Local market knowledge
    • Exemption from taxes

  7. Why might a firm acquire a business located within a major trading bloc?

    • Lower interest rates
    • Avoid trade tariffs
    • Eliminate exchange risk
    • Reduce labour costs

  8. Firm A has 40% of a market and Firm B has 25%. If they merge and nothing else changes, what is their combined share?

    • 65%
    • 10%
    • 15%
    • 100%

  9. How does a global merger help a firm maintain cost competitiveness against large rivals?

    • Higher import tariffs
    • Economies of scale
    • Increased wage costs
    • Smaller target market

  10. What main protection does acquiring foreign patents provide to an expanding business?

    • Guaranteed market growth
    • Tariff exemption
    • Zero transportation costs
    • Legal product protection

  11. What major risk often causes global mergers to fail to achieve expected synergies?

    • Stronger brand awareness
    • Cultural clashes
    • Increased market demand
    • Lower transport costs

  12. Why might a firm prefer a joint venture over a full acquisition when entering a new market?

    • Permanent tax exemption
    • Lower capital commitment
    • Zero financial risk
    • Complete operational control

  13. Which entry method allows a firm to enter a high-cost foreign market while sharing startup expenses?

    • Joint venture
    • Full takeover
    • Direct exporting
    • Offshoring

  14. Two firms with revenues of 12 million and 8 million merge. What is combined revenue before any synergy?

    • 4 million
    • 1.5 million
    • 20 million
    • 96 million

  15. Why might a business form a global joint venture to secure exclusive technology?

    • Acquire patents
    • Avoid regulation
    • Reduce tariffs
    • Cut tax

  16. What financial benefit occurs when a global merger spreads fixed costs over greater output?

    • Revenue dilution
    • Economies of scale
    • Overtrading
    • Synergies of demand

  17. Operating in multiple international markets helps a business manage risk primary through what?

    • Market diversification
    • Backward integration
    • Cost leadership
    • Market penetration

  18. What is a major internal reason for the failure of a joint venture?

    • High tariffs
    • Cultural conflict
    • Supply chain surplus
    • Currency appreciation

  19. Merging with an overseas firm to gain instant access to sales channels is an example of what?

    • Product development
    • Market entry
    • Horizontal retrenchment
    • Market withdrawal

  20. How does a global merger primarily improve a business's cost competitiveness?

    • Higher bargaining power
    • Higher exchange rates
    • Lower entry barriers
    • Greater tax rates

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