Acquisitions Can Become a Time Sink for Top Level Managers

question 103

Multiple Choice

Acquisitions can become a time sink for top level managers for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) the integration process after acquisition requires managerial attention.
• B) they must prepare for acquisition negotiations.
• C) managers are involved in the search for viable acquisition candidates.
• D) only top managers can perform the required due diligence.

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