Acquisitions often fail because of:
A) poor commercialization.
B) pre-acquisition screening that increases the time it takes to enter a market.
C) large-scale entry.
D) differences in corporate culture.
E) slowness in establishing significant market presence.

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Differences in corporate culture can create conflicts and hinder integration between the acquiring and acquired companies, leading to the failure of the acquisition. Poor commercialization, pre-acquisition screening, large-scale entry, and slowness in establishing market presence are all potential factors that may contribute to an acquisition's failure, but they are not as significant as cultural differences.

Acquisitions Often Fail Because Of