Problem 1: Identify five (5) main reasons why merger and acquisition strategies are so popular in many firms competing in the global economy. Identify and explain two (2) of these strategies that are most likely to succeed for a firm like Grace, Kennedy & Co which plans to acquire a bottling plant in China.
Problem 2: Outline five (5) attributes associated with a successful acquisition strategy. Comment on whether a firm needs to have all of these to guarantee success.