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Explain outsourcing and external growth through mergers and takeovers.

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Expanding a business

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Methods of expansion

Aqa Gcse BusinessBusiness in the real world

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Explain outsourcing and external growth through mergers and takeovers

  • This point belongs to Expanding a business, especially Methods of expansion.
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  • The key ideas to know are outsourcing, takeovers, and mergers.
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Analyse the potential impact on a small manufacturer of acquiring a competitor through a takeover.

Direct answer

A takeover can increase market share, create economies of scale, and broaden product range, but it also brings integration costs, cultural clashes, and potential regulatory scrutiny.

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The benefits include higher sales volumes, reduced duplication of processes, and stronger bargaining power with suppliers. However, merging operations may require significant investment in IT, training, and restructuring, and differing corporate cultures can hinder smooth integration. Additionally, competition authorities may review the deal to prevent anti‑competitive outcomes.

Key terms

  • takeover: A takeover is the acquisition of one company by another, usually through the purchase of a majority of its shares, resulting in the acquiring company gaining control.

Common trap

Confusing outsourcing with insourcing: Outsourcing is contracting out; insourcing is bringing a function back inside the company.

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