The Strategic Reasons a Firm Would Look to Use a Merger

The strategic reasons a firm would look to use a merger or acquisition include all of the following except:

A) the firm's current product line is falling quickly behind that of its competitors
B) a new competitor is about to enter the market the dynamics of the industry will change
C) the firm discoveries its processes are not as efficient or effective as competitors'
D) the firm believes its current products or processes are not going to be successful in long run
E) the firm wishes to eliminate all potential competitors