Watertek Industries Has Been Losing Money at a Rapidly Increasing

Watertek Industries has been losing money at a rapidly increasing rate over the past few years. Although the company has avoided acquisitions in the past, a member of the senior leadership team is pushing for an expensive acquisition of one of Watertek's competitors. She feels like the purchase will lead to a quick return to profitability for the company. Which stage of organizational decline does this situation best represent?

A) loss of collective control
B) grasping for salvation
C) capitulation to death
D) undisciplined pursuit of more
E) new rites and rituals