Assume Smith Systems Consulting is privately held, wants to expand operations, and is faced with three options for expansion:
· Going public through an IPO
· Acquiring another organization in the same industry
· Merging with another organization
1*** You compare and contrast options and make a recommendation about which strategy Smith Systems Consulting must choose. Address the following:
· Strengths of each approach
2*** Also consider the following as it relates to all three options should Smith Systems Consulting pursue an international location:
· Effects of globalization on financial decisions