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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The statement "only top managers can perform the required due diligence" is not entirely accurate as due diligence can also be performed by other professionals such as lawyers or financial analysts. Therefore, acquisitions may not necessarily become a time sink for top level managers because of their exclusive role in performing due diligence.

Acquisitions Can Become a Time Sink for Top Level Managers