Search this Ch 26: Assignment - Mergers and Corporate Control Back to Assignment Attempts: Average: 2 3. Level of merger activity and takeovers Mergers, merger waves, and the factors that drive these mergers have caused paradigm shifts in the corporate landscape of the United States Several factors drive these merger waves Identity which of the following has been a driving factor for merpers: Companies looked at mergers as a strategic move to gain economies of scale or scope Shareholders forced companies to merge to gain stronger control over their management, of managers of the target company resist the merger because they feel the price is too low or for other reasons, the acquiring firm's offer is said to be hostile merger Grade it Now Save & Continue Continue without saving