Methods of Development in Business
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What is a critical aspect of successfully managing a portfolio of alliances?

  • Forming alliances with companies of similar size only.
  • Reducing the number of alliances to avoid complexity.
  • Designing a portfolio strategy applicable to all alliances. (correct)
  • Prioritizing the individual goals of each partner.

    • What can lead to complications in achieving the objectives of an alliance?

  • A clear understanding of the market conditions.
  • Regular monitoring and supervision of the alliance.
  • Differences in agendas among partners. (correct)
  • Having a support infrastructure in place.

    • From which perspective can the success of a cooperation agreement be measured?

  • Only from the market leader's perspective.
  • Exclusively from regulatory compliance aspects.
  • Solely on the financial returns it generates.
  • From each partner's subjective appraisal of their involvement. (correct)

    • Why is it challenging to achieve parity regarding returns from cooperation for all partners?

    <p>Partners often have very different sizes and management procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential tool for the supervision and coordination of alliance portfolios?

    <p>Implementing a robust support infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with cooperation in partnerships?

    <p>Exploitation of skills by partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern when integrating organizational cultures during a merger?

    <p>Preserving the original firms' identity and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could lead to ineffective cooperation in a partnership?

    <p>Diverging interests among partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of contractual agreements?

    <p>They are based on long-term commitments without capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating organizational fit?

    <p>Financial performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk does a merger face concerning employee retention?

    <p>Potential mass exodus of valuable employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced by organizations in alliances?

    <p>Costly negotiations and monitoring of agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should be handled carefully to avoid redundancies during a firm integration?

    <p>Integration of production systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of partner relationship is MOST likely to create mistrust?

    <p>Horizontal partnerships among direct competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could create structural challenges in merging organizations?

    <p>Diverse hierarchical structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a lack of delegated power in an alliance most directly affect?

    <p>Independence in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary consideration when forming partnerships based on strategic goals?

    <p>The relationship type (horizontal or vertical)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common psychological factor to consider during organizational integration?

    <p>Management and leadership styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities might complicate cooperation between partners?

    <p>Divergent organizational cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following requires additional costs during the integration process?

    <p>Restructuring the firm's operating systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal consideration must companies keep in mind when merging, especially if they are direct competitors?

    <p>Competition or anti-trust laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Public Takeover Bid (TOB)?

    <p>An offer to buy all or part of the shareholder capital of another listed firm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor makes it difficult to set the price in mergers and acquisitions?

    <p>Valuing intangible assets not reflected on the balance sheet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically included in the establishment of due diligence for an acquisition?

    <p>Locating the target firm and assessing its characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a purchaser usually pay to gain control over a target firm?

    <p>The control premium, an extra amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Leveraged Buyout (LBO)?

    <p>A significant part of the sales price is financed through borrowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Management Buyout (MBO)?

    <p>When the target firm's management team purchases the firm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might mergers and acquisitions not yield the expected value for shareholders?

    <p>Because different factors condition the success of the M&amp;A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financing methods are typically used in acquisitions?

    <p>Cash, shares exchange, or bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a joint venture?

    <p>To create a new partnership to pursue a common activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a consortium, what is the nature of the relationship between the partners?

    <p>A long-term relationship with formal arrangements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a minority shareholding typically aim to achieve?

    <p>Continuous support and influence over the affiliate's projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of inter-organizational networks?

    <p>They blend both cooperation and competition among firms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes a license?

    <p>It allows a firm to use another firm’s industrial property rights for a fee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does a share swap or exchange serve?

    <p>To facilitate mutual investment without loss of control over businesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agreement involves a firm commissioning another to undertake production activities?

    <p>Subcontracting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the function of shareholder agreements?

    <p>To facilitate the acquisition of shares for project support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of forming networks between firms?

    <p>Access to a wider range of resources and competences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage in the process of securing a strategic alliance agreement?

    <p>Evaluating the market size potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'strategic fit' in the context of choosing partners for strategic alliances?

    <p>The interests and complementarity of resources across partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cultural fit in the management of strategic alliances refers to which aspect?

    <p>The compatibility of partners' core values and attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a consequence of effective management of strategic alliances?

    <p>Formation of other alliances becoming more difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making the decision to choose cooperation as a strategic development method, what factor is NOT considered?

    <p>Personal relationships among top management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the complementarity of activities in strategic alliances?

    <p>Each partner specializes in activities vital to their competitive advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a disadvantage of forming too many partnerships in strategic alliances?

    <p>Greater complexity in managing relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Methods of Development

    • Internal Development (Organic Growth): A firm grows by investing in its own facilities, staff, machinery, and production factors. This expands its output capacity and utilizes existing core competencies. This can be for existing or new industries.
    • External Development: A firm increases size by acquiring or associating with other firms or their assets. This involves incorporating their output capacity into the firm. The economic system does not necessarily grow.

    Justifying External Development

    • Economic Efficiency:
      • Reduction in operating costs: Economies of scale from combining firms and complementarity can reduce overhead.
      • Transaction cost reduction: Internalizing transaction costs (M&A or alliances with trust) reduces costs associated with dealing with an external entity.

    Exploiting Surplus Funds

    • Exploiting any surplus funds: Use excess available funds for good investment opportunities through acquisitions.

    Strategic Reasons

    • Gaining new resources and capabilities: Acquire complementary resources or tacit knowledge from other firms to improve its capabilities.
    • Overcoming entry barriers: Acquiring existing businesses in a new industry or country eases entry by reducing skill or resource requirements.
    • Reduce industry competition: Reducing competition through mergers, particularly in horizontal mergers, raises market power within the industry.
    • Influence industry evolution: influence or shape an industry's future development.
    • Vertical integration advantages: Expand operations by merging with firms in different stages of the production life-cycle. Improve market positioning and economic performance.
    • Top-tier competitor attainment: External acquisition can lead to gaining size and reach to enhance international competitive standing (suitable size).

    Other Reasons

    • Top managers' interests: Acquiring firms can increase remuneration, power, and reduce corporate risk for top management, known as "empire building".
    • Response to trends or pressure: Actions based on prevailing trends in the industry or pressures from investors (including banks or government)
    • Replacing underperforming management: Replacing a target firm's management team if they are underperforming to enhance revenue or earnings potential.
    • Government policies and tax breaks: Merging creates larger companies to take advantage of government tax or policy incentives.

    Advantages and Pitfalls of External Development

    • Faster than Internal Development: External strategies can incorporate output capacity quickly.
    • Facilitates diversification & internationalization: Acquiring existing operations helps a firm enter new industries or markets more easily.
    • Better entry timing options: External development provides greater flexibility in choosing the right time to enter a market.
    • Easier access to mature industries: Acquiring firms in mature industries can be easy and avoids the need to build from scratch.
    • Potential for performance worse than expected: There are risks associated with poor integration, cultural clashes, or loss of key talent

    Types of External Development

    • Firm Merger: Two or more firms integrate, with at least one ceasing existence.
    • Firm Acquisition: One firm purchase shares in another, usually the smaller firm.
    • Spin-off or Demerger: Part of existing firm's assets are separated to form a new independent firm.
    • Strategic Alliances: Firms maintain their independence and cooperate on specific projects.

    Types of Mergers and Acquisitions

    • Pure Merger: Two or more firms combine to form a new entity (all contribute).
    • Merger by Takeover/Acquisition: One firm absorbs another (acquired firm ceases existing as its own).
    • Merger with Partial Assets Transfer: One firm contributes a portion of its assets to form a new firm or to an existing firm.

    Types of Acquisitions

    • Investing in or taking over companies: Aim to control part or all of another firm's shareholder capital. Acquisition process varies regarding levels of control.
    • Public Takeover Bid (TOB): A bid offered to shareholders of another firm to buy all or part of their shares. Specific terms must be met for success.

    Managing Mergers and Acquisitions

    • Due diligence: Research to evaluate a targeted firm's characteristics to determine its value and risks.
    • Pricing the operation: Evaluate the price to pay for the targeted firm to maximize value.
    • Financing: Methods to fund the purchase—cash, share swaps, or bonds.
    • Organizational and Cultural Integration: Firm cultures may clash after integration creating issues with employee transitions or retention.
    • Strategic Objectives and Outcomes: Align objectives with those of the partnership and measure success of the strategy.
    • Competitive or antitrust laws: Regulatory restrictions on mergers to avoid anti-competitive outcomes.

    Types of Agreements

    • Contractual Agreements: Agreements without sharing shares or investment.
    • Shareholder Agreements: Agreeing to acquire shares or swap shares.
    • Inter-Organizational Networks: Firms collaborate through cooperation or competition sharing resources and capabilities.

    Managing Strategic Alliances

    • Securing the agreement: Establish appropriate framework including agreements to observe commitments and respect integrity.
    • Agreement management: Actively manage and oversee the activities according to agreed plans to maintain success.
    • Measuring results: Assess performance based on agreed outcomes for stakeholders.

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