ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE SUMMER 2016

PROGRAM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MF0011 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
BOOK ID B1732
CREDITS 4
MARKS 60

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

Q. Questions Marks Total

No Marks
1. Explain the types of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Explanation of types of mergers and acquisitions 10 10
2. Explain basic steps in organizing a merger. Explain the owners decision to sell the business
a) Explanation of basic steps in organizing a merger 7 10
b) Explanation of owners decision to sell the business 3
3. Explain about Operating synergy and the role of Industry Lifecycle
a) Explanation of Operating synergy 5 10
b) The role of Industry Lifecycle 5
4. Write Short notes on :
1) Internalisation decision
2) Recommendation for effective Cross-border Acquisition
3) Role of government policies in international M&A
1) Internalisation decision 3 10
2) Recommendation for effective Cross-border Acquisition 3
3) Role of government policies in international M&A 4
5. Explain the types of takeovers. Explain defenses against takeover bids.
a) Types of takeovers. 5 10
b) Defenses against takeover bids. 5
6. Explain the factors in Post-merger integration and Five rules of Integration Process.
a) Explanation of factors in Post-merger integration. 5 10
b) Explanation of Five rules of Integration Process. 5