Your company recently went through a global merger or acquisition in which at least one of the parties involved was from one of the following countries (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, or Cuba). You need to create a PowerPoint presentation that you will present to the Board to describe the rationale behind the merger or acquisition.

Instructions:

• Identify if the merger or acquisition was vertical or horizontal in nature.

• Compare and contrast some advantages and disadvantages to pursuing the merger as opposed to pursuing an association.

• What are some of the social implications of doing business with this firm (human rights, social responsibility, and etcetera)?