1. Some analysts and organizational researchers argue that firms are better off acquiring other firms that pursue the same business-level strategy. Do you agree? What are the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring a firm that pursues a different business-level strategy?
2. What are the 5 principle ratios for Food Lion. Explain why you selected these 5 ratios, what do these ratios tell us about Food Lion, and based on your calculations what does the present financial status look like?