The difference between a merger and an acquisition is: a merger involves no costs whereas an acquisition does in a merger, two companies combine to form one whereas in an acquisition one company assumes control of another a merger is only permitted in countries other than the US O in an acquisition, two companies combine to form one large company; in a merger, one company "merges" to become part of another company Wimpy Wines, a bargain wine producer from France, plans to enter the US market. If the company takes a resource-based view to enter the US, it would suggest they: use overwhelming resources and capabilities to deal with their liability of foreignness. understand the differences in cultures, norms, and values in the US. take actions considered to be legitimate and appropriate by the formal and informal institutions governing market entries. O be aware of regulatory risks and trade and investment barriers in the US