A(n) ________ is the pooling of interests to combine two or more firms into one. A(n) ________ is the outright purchase of one firm by another.
A) acquisition; merger
B) merger; acquisition
C) licensing agreement; acquisition
D) joint venture; strategic alliance
E) strategic alliance; joint venture

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A merger is the pooling of interests to combine two or more firms into one, while an acquisition is the outright purchase of one firm by another.

A(n) ________ Is the Pooling of Interests to Combine Two