To structure the task, Zona has developed the following questions, which you must answer and then defend to Hagerquot;s board. Several reasons have...

To structure the task, Zona has developed the following questions, which you must answer and then defend to Hager"s board. Several reasons have been proposed to justify mergers. Among the more prominent are (1) tax considerations, (2) risk reduction, (3) control, (4) purchase of assets at below-replacement cost, (5) synergy, and (6) globalization. In general, which of the reasons are economically justifiable? Which are not? Which fit the situation at hand?