Define strategic alliance and joint venture, and explain whya company would choose these options over a merger oran acquisition.

Need a long and detailed self explanatory solution for the following question What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of settings up a wholly owned subsidiary instead of a joint venture?

The following are sentences relating to types of mergers and acquisitions. Which is/are true? [S1] Both horizontal and product-extension types of M&A involve catering to the same market group before and after the M&A. [S2] A vertical M&A involves a supplier or buyer of the acting firm as the target firm.a. Only S1 is true.b. Only S2 is true.c. Neither is true.d. Both are true.

Which one of the following statements correctly applies to a merger?   Multiple Choice   The acquiring firm does not have to seek approval for the merger from its shareholders.   The shareholders of the target firm must approve the merger.   The acquiring firm will acquire the assets but not the debt of the target firm.   The merged firm will have a new company name.   The titles to individual assets of the target firm must be transferred into the acquiring firm's name.