What were some of the largest mergers and acquisitions over the last two years? What was the rationale for these actions? Do you think they will be successful? Explain. Discuss some examples from...

What were some of the largest mergers and acquisitions over the last two years? What was the rationale for these actions? Do you think they will be successful? Explain.

Discuss some examples from business practice in which an executive’s actions appear to be in his or her self-interest rather than the corporation’s well-being.