TWO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, ONE TO TWO COMPLETE PARAGRAPHS. DOES NOT HAVE TO BE EXTREMELY LONG. NO PLAGIARISM.

TWO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, ONE TO TWO COMPLETE PARAGRAPHS. DOES NOT HAVE TO BE EXTREMELY LONG. NO PLAGIARISM. 

DISCUSSION 1: 

Using the Internet, research acquisitions that are currently underway and choose one of these 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?

DISCUSSION 2: 

Chapter 4, "Food," in your textbook illustrates that there is enough food produced and available to feed the entire world every day. However, for various reasons, millions still go hungry, making food security—having consistent access to adequate nutritional food—a persistent global social problem in both developing and developed countries.  

• Where do most of the world’s hungry live?
• What are two causes of hunger and two problems that result?
• What are some potential consequences and benefits of using biotechnologies in developing countries? Based on the research currently available, should developing countries pursue the use of biotechnologies? Why or why not?