What Is Perhaps the Most Important Reason Why Acquisitions Fail

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is perhaps the most important reason why acquisitions fail?

• A) The expense of the acquisition
• B) The timing of the acquisition
• C) Management's unwillingness to make the necessary effort to make the acquisition work effectively
• D) Incompetence on the part of workers in the acquired firm
• E) Difficulties in coordinating manufacturing activities

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Definitions:

Empowerment

Enabling individuals or groups to have the confidence and resources to make decisions and implement changes in their work or community.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory suggesting that people are motivated to act in certain ways based on their expectations of the outcome and the value they place on that outcome.

Perceived Relationship

The subjective interpretation or understanding an individual has of their relationship with others, which may not align with reality.

Effort

The use of physical or mental energy to achieve a task, goal, or outcome, often measured by the level of hard work or intensity applied.