Description: Google CEO Eric Schmidt said in September that the search leader will buy up to one company a month in 2010. Here’s a look at some of the leading contenders.

Source: CNNMoney.com

Date: 01/02/2010

Link:  http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/technology/0912/gallery.google_acquisitions/index.html

Questions for discussion:

• Do you agree or disagree with the assessments made favouring these acquisitions? Explain your thinking.
• Are there alternative acquisitions that you think are superior? Explain your choices.
• In general terms, is the acquisition route a good way for Google to go? Explain your thinking.