The decision rule ________ chooses the alternative that is the "best of the best."

Unbiased evidence that is supported by empirical findings is ________

A) objective evidence B) a theory C) an analytical model D) none of the above

Which of the following statements regarding efficiency gains is FALSE?

A) Takeovers relying on the improvement of target management are difficult to complete, and post-takeover resistance to change can be great. Thus not all inefficiently run organizations are necessarily more efficient following a takeover. B) Although identifying poorly performing corporations is relatively easy, fixing them is another matter entirely. C) A justification that acquirers cite for paying a premium for a target is efficiency gains, which are often achieved through an elimination of duplication. D) A chief executive of an inefficiently run corporation can be ousted by current shareholders voting to replace the board of directors, and in fact a large number of ineffective managers are replaced in this way.