Study Guide Chapter 9 Text Oral Test 2 Please use the presentation on ilearn and your own independent research. Define and discuss the terms: 1. Merger 2. Acquisition 3. Strategic Alliance 4. Non-equity and equity alliances - discuss the meaning of the terms, the differences, and give examples. 5. Joint Venture Answer these questions and give examples: 6. Why do firms enter strategic alliances? 7. What makes alliances strategic? 8. Why do firms acquire companies? 9. Why do firms merge with companies? 10. Discuss the acquisition of Pixar, Lucas Films, Marvel by Disney. 11. Discuss the acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon. 12. What is the competitive advantage of a strategic alliance, an acquisition, or a merger? They are all different answers so please write them out as such