TASK $1(50\%)$

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this assignment is to enhance learners' understanding of the justifications and motives behind merger and acquisition activities.

REQUIREMENT:

Search at least FIVE $(5)$ journal research articles related to mergers and acquisitions. Based on these research articles, you are required to discuss how businesses are affected by merger and acquisition activities. Provide real and relevant examples to support your discussion. Also, explain how target companies can defend themselves against an unwanted takeover bid.

Explanation of motives for mergers and acquisitions

$($Very clear explanation of motives for mergers and acquisitions $($supported with real and relevant examples$).-18\%$ Marks

Discussion of how businesses are affected by merger and acquisition activities

$($Very clear discussion of how businesses are affected by merger and acquisition activities $($supported with real and relevant examples$).-12\%$ Marks

Explanation of how target companies can defend themselves against an unwanted takeover bid

$($Very clear explanation of how target companies can defend themselves against an unwanted takeover bid.$)-14\%$ marks

Summary

$($All the key points were clearly summarised and written coherently.$)-4\%$ marks

Use of appropriate references and citations

$($All appropriate references were cited and listed according to APA format.$)-2\%$ marks