• Using the Internet, research Microsoft acquires Affirmed Network acquisitions to discuss. Based on the firms'characteristics and experiences and the reasons cited to support the acquisition, do you feel it will result in increased strategic competitiveness for the acquiring firm? Why or why not?
• Of the problems that affect the success of an acquisition, which one do you believe is the most critical in the global economy?Why? What should firms do to make certain that they do not experience such a problem when they use an acquisition strategy?