The terms "acquisition" and "takeover" are often used to refer to a merger because the stock of the firm that goes out of existence is usually acquired by the continuing firm.

Lostowne was economically depressed until Sally's Firecracker Corp. moved its factory there. Test explosions and the acrid smell of sulfur then interfered with Bob's enjoyment of the old family home. Bob sues Sally for nuisance and seeks a court-ordered injunction to close down the factory. In determining whether the injunction is appropriate, the court will:

A) "balance the equities."
B) consider the gravity of harm to Bob and his family.
C) consider the social value of Sally's business.
D) consider the public interest in the jobs created by Sally's and the economic upturn in Lostowne.
E) All of these.

In markets entered by Southwest Airlines, gains in passenger traffic and profits

A) went primarily to airlines already in those markets.
B) were evenly distributed among airlines in those markets.
C) went almost entirely to Southwest.
D) were minimal, as the highly inelastic demand for air travel meant reduced revenues for all airlines in those markets.

An appropriate use of organizational e-mail would be to:​

A) ​build rapport with a new client or customer quickly.
B) ​reveal to a coworker that you find her or him very attractive and would like to date.
C) ​provide the duty roster for the upcoming month to a group of employees.
D) ​warn others about a coworker's frequent mistakes and recent poor job performance.

Marv files a suit against the state of New Hampshire, alleging employment discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The state asks the court to dismiss the suit. The court is most likely to rule that

A) the state is immune from the suit.
B) the suit can proceed.
C) the plaintiff is immune from any defense.
D) the court is immune from the request.

According to Daniel Goleman, there are two types of emotional competence: personal competence and _____ competence.