Which of the Following Is NOT an Attribute of a Successful

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a successful acquisition?

• A) The acquiring firm has a large amount of financial slack.
• B) The acquired and acquiring firms have complementary assets and/or resources.
• C) Innovation and R&D investments continue as part of the firm's strategy.
• D) Investments in advertising and image building are made quickly.

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