Of the four acculturation scenarios introduced, which one occurs when the acquired company relinquishes its cultural practices and adopts those of the acquiring company?
A) Assimilation
B) Integration
C) Separation
D) Deculturation

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Assimilation is when the acquired company relinquishes its cultural practices and adopts those of the acquiring company, resulting in a loss of distinctiveness in the acquired company's culture. This is the only option that fits the given scenario. Integration involves the merging of both companies' cultural practices, separation involves both companies maintaining their own distinct cultures, and deculturation involves the loss of cultural practices in both companies.

Of the Four Acculturation Scenarios Introduced, Which One Occurs When