To reduce the risks of failure of an acquisition, managers must
A) pay more for the acquired unit to please its existing employees.
B) encourage and facilitate management turnover.
C) acquire a firm without wasting time on screening.
D) move rapidly after an acquisition to put an integration plan in place.
E) ensure that the work cultures are significantly different from each other.

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Moving rapidly to implement an integration plan helps to align the acquired company with the acquiring company's goals and processes, reducing uncertainty and potential conflicts.

To Reduce the Risks of Failure of an Acquisition, Managers