Differentiate between mergers and acquisitions, providing reasons why companies would use either as a vehicle for corporate strategy.

Creating added value for shareholders via diversification and other means requires building a multi-business company where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In this assignment, you will read Chapters 8 and 9 of the textbook, which address crafting a corporate strategy.

Please answer:

Do some investigation on the Internet of three large mergers or acquisitions over the last two years. What was the rationale for each of these actions? Defend your answer with a comprehensive evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.

In your view, do you think the three mergers or acquisitions will be successful? Explain. Defend your answer with a comprehensive evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.

Your initial response should be 200 to 300 words in length, include two academic resources that are properly cited, and is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.