Question 1: "Acquisition and Restructuring Strategies"

Please respond to ONE of the following questions:

Question A

Why are merger and acquisition strategies popular in many firms competing in the global economy? How would these strategies impact a firm's performance? As a manager how could you use these strategies to spread the risk of an uncertain environment? Explain.

Question B

Of the problems that affect the success of an acquisition, which one do you believe is the most critical in a global economy? Why? What would you do to make certain that you do not experience such a problem when your organization is engaged in an acquisition strategy?

Question 2: Case Analysis: Domino's

Read the Domino's Case Study in Case Study section of the text.

Write a summary of the case study. Be sure to discuss reasons why Domino's would use an acquisition strategy to achieve strategic competitiveness.