The Downsides or Limitations of Mergers and Acquisitions Include All

question 26

Multiple Choice

The downsides or limitations of mergers and acquisitions include all of the following, except

• A) expensive premiums that are frequently paid to acquire a business.
• B) difficulties in integrating the activities and resources of the acquired firm into a corporation's on-going operations.
• C) it is a slow means to enter new markets and acquire skills and competences.
• D) there can be many cultural issues that can doom an otherwise promising acquisition.

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