8-1 Small Group Discussion Workspace: Megamergers
This is a group activity. For more information on groups, please see About Group Work.
In Module Nine, you and your group will put together and submit a PowerPoint presentation (or other presentation format of your choice). This small group discussion helps prepare your group to complete the presentation.
Advocates of mergers contend that such deals foster efficiency, lower prices, and an improved economy. Critics argue that certain mergers create monopolies that crush competition and dangerously concentrate power in the hands of a few corporations.
Read the articles below on the Monsanto-Bayer merger and in your small groups, discuss whether your group wants to support or prevent the merger described in the articles. Conduct some of your own research as well. Then, discuss in the group the specific legal and practical bases for your argument in support or opposition to the merger.
- The Rising Monopoly of Monsanto-Bayer
- The $66 Billion Bayer-Monsanto Merger Just Got a Green Light—but Farmers Are Terrified
- Pros and Cons of Mergers
Note: This assignment spans two weeks. This discussion is not graded but is necessary to complete the assignment due in the next module. Groups will submit their completed presentation by Thursday of Module Nine. Review the Module Nine Presentation Guidelines and Rubric document.
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