Posted: May 23rd, 2015

An examination of the Comcast and NBC Universal business combination

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Topic and Requirements

An examination of the Comcast and NBC Universal business combination:

The combination of Comcast and NBC Universal was described as the creation of a “media powerhouse” and a “media behemoth”. The result of this business combination potentially changes the way the public views and receives its entertainment options.
Using reputable sources prepare a research paper that discusses the following related to the Comcast NBC Universal combination:
No Plagiarism

1) Discuss why this combination was potentially risky and rewarding.

2) Speculate as to why General Electric may have wanted to divest itself from the management of NBC Universal.

3) Discuss the type of business combination used to effectuate this deal, i.e. was this a merger, acquisition, partnership, joint venture, etc.? What consideration was exchanged or used for this transaction: cash, stock, options, etc.?

4) Discuss whether or not the combination has been successful. How specifically is “success” measured?

# It should be an analysis writing not summarization (Be specific). The paper is to be no less than 5 and no more than 7 pages (of content) long and prepared in accordance with APA guidelines.
– There should also be a 1–2 paragraphs abstract and a bibliography of current relevant sources that are used and cited in the paper.
– Note: the paper should be well organized, well referenced, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. Wikipedia is NOT a reliable source.
Notice: Since we have been discussing business alliances, I thought the following about the dissolution of an alliance was very interesting. It may have some future implications for NBC.

Microsoft, NBC News Dissolve MSNBC.com Joint Venture
Finally, the research paper is graded for completeness, professionalism, and accuracy (as well as the usual elements of grammar and style). Be sure to thoroughly address all of the requirements outlined and offer complete support for your discussion.