When a Firm Experiences a Failure to Integrate Its M&As

question 89

Multiple Choice

When a firm experiences a failure to integrate its M&As after the acquisition, it is most likely the result of:

• A)​An inadequate number of worthy targets.
• B)​Poor strategic fit.
• C) ​Far-flung conglomerates.
• D) ​Poor organizational fit.

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