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

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Differences in corporate culture can often lead to clashes and difficulties in integrating the acquired company into the acquiring company's structure, leading to failure in the long term. Poor commercialization, large-scale entry, too much preacquisition screening, and slowness in establishing significant market presence may also contribute to failure, but are not as commonly cited as cultural differences.

Acquisitions Often Fail Because of