Management 1010: Evaluating Merger and Acquisition Strategies

This assignment is a discussion board post focusing on corporate mergers and acquisitions. The student analyzes merger rumors, specifically the potential merger between Apple and Netflix, and the Disney and Fox merger, discussing whether they are horizontal, vertical, or conglomerate mergers. The student provides justifications for their classifications, considering market share, product offerings, and customer base. The post also includes reflections on the course, highlighting key concepts like PESTLE analysis and how the knowledge gained will be applied in a future marketing management career. Additionally, the assignment includes student replies to the initial post, with the tutor providing references to support the analysis. The assignment concludes with a reflective summary of the course's key learnings and their practical applications.