Journal 6 Acquisition vs. Alliance

BUA 3345: International Business

Module 6 Journal: Acquisition vs. Alliance Guidelines and Rubric

In this journal entry, you will consider under what conditions would you choose an acquisition over an alliance, and vice versa, if you were a part of a firm’s leadership team. To successfully complete this journal, be sure to address the following:

● Analyze which characteristics of alliances are advantageous and under what conditions ● Analyze which characteristics of acquisitions are advantageous and under what conditions

Guidelines for Submission:​ Your journal entry should be up to two paragraphs in length.

Instructor Feedback:​ This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.

Rubric Criteria Exemplary (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Alliances

Analyzes which characteristics of alliances are advantageous and under what conditions.

Analyzes which characteristics of alliances are advantageous and under what conditions, but lacks in detail or clarity.

Does not analyze which characteristics of alliances are advantageous and under what conditions.

45

Acquisitions

Analyzes which characteristics of acquisitions are advantageous and under what conditions.

Analyzes which characteristics of acquisitions are advantageous and under what conditions, but lacks in detail or clarity.

Does not analyze which characteristics of acquisitions are advantageous and under what conditions.

45

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors that distract the reader from the content. All sources used are cited using APA Style, 6th ed.

Minor errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. All sources used are cited using APA Style, 6th ed.

Major errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content and/or errors made in citing sources using APA Style, 6th ed.

10

Total = 100%