Companies MOST often resort to mergers and acquisitions when they want to expand their markets and product lines because ________.
A) it minimizes conflicts that are rooted on hidden agendas and power struggles
B) it minimizes time and investment to research and develop new products
C) upper management prefers to concentrate on day-to-day activities
D) employees are motivated to work harder because of the resulting stability
E) more than 70 percent of all mergers exceed financial expectations

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Mergers and acquisitions provide companies with an efficient way to expand their markets and product lines without the need for extensive research and development investment, thus minimizing time and costs.

Companies MOST Often Resort to Mergers and Acquisitions When They