Discussion:
After watching the anatomy of hostile takeover video (ethics in America), answer the following questions.
What is meant by a hostile takeover? Is there an inherent conflict of interest in takeovers?
Who represents the interest of the shareholders?
Which, if any, of the positions taken by panel members, do you agree with?
Which do you disagree with and why?
Given the current economic climate, what do you think about takeovers?