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What is a merger?
What is a merger?
What is a take-over?
What is a take-over?
What is franchising?
What is franchising?
A business agreement that allows the use of an established business name to sell their products or services.
What characterizes a multi-national corporation (MNC)?
What characterizes a multi-national corporation (MNC)?
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What is divestment?
What is divestment?
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What does outsourcing involve?
What does outsourcing involve?
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Study Notes
Ways of Achieving Growth
- Merger: One firm combines with another.
- Take-over: One firm gains control of another, losing the original firm's identity.
- Franchising: A business agreement allowing the use of an established business's name and products/services.
- Become a MNC (Multinational Corporation): A company with branches in multiple countries. A key feature is setting up production facilities in more than one country.
Funding Growth
- Divestment (Asset Stripping): Selling off assets to raise capital.
- Outsourcing: Using external providers for specific tasks.
- Debt Financing: Borrowing money from lenders.
- Equity Financing: Raising capital through the sale of shares.
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Description
Explore different ways businesses can achieve growth, including mergers, take-overs, and franchising. This quiz also covers various funding methods such as debt and equity financing. Test your understanding of these essential business concepts.