perform an analytical essay that: Expand on the risk that companies take in the investments they make and how they can make money or recover the investment. Evaluate the role of acquisitions and mergers as a business growth strategy from a financial management perspective. In addition, in the essay you should consider the following. Explain: the return on investment. the relationship between risk and rates of return. acquisitions as a business growth strategy. objectives aimed at business growth. the different types of directional or structural acquisitions. the perspective of financial management through external growth.