How mergers benefits the society?

News 1: Microsoft-Nokia move could revolutionise mobile market, competing with Apple, Google

News 2: Microsoft buys Nokia’s handset business

News 3: Microsoft buys Nokia phones: smart move or desperate gamble?

News 4: Washington Post sold to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

News 5: Fly the merging skies

News 6: VW, Porsche shares gain on tie-up plans

For Grade 8A

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New Case Studies Discuss Question

Please read the above mentioned news articles and use the know knowledge in preparing your article for give question.  

Its generally said that Mergers and Acquisitions are always in the favour of Multinational companies and big corporate houses, but are against the consumers and government finances. 

Discuss up to what extent you agree with the statement. 

Submit your article before 

February 10th 2014

Please Write Your Response in 500 Words

Note: 

1. Write with references.

2. Present market examples in support of your reasons.

3. Marks allocation for this article is 20

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

   C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Examples from various Markets 5 Marks