(c) Comment on four reasons why the Managing Director of Quicklink Ltd might consider the acquisition of theCeler Transport business to be a ‘good strategic move’ insofar as may be determined from the informationprovided. (5 marks)
(c) Comment on four reasons why the Managing Director of Quicklink Ltd might consider the acquisition of the
Celer Transport business to be a ‘good strategic move’ insofar as may be determined from the information
provided. (5 marks)
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问答题Q4: Do you think it’s a good idea to move staff around within a company from time to time? (Why?/Why not?)