Hubbard,Rice and Galvin conclude that success of acquisitions is conditioned by many factors except:
A) related acquisitions are more likely to be successful
B) unrelated acquisitions are rarely successful
C) unrelated acquisitions are more likely to be successful
D) organisations that make acquisitions frequently maximise their chance of success

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The authors state that success of acquisitions depends on many factors, but they do not mention that unrelated acquisitions are more likely to be successful. In fact, they argue that related acquisitions are more likely to be successful because they have more potential for synergies and cost savings. Therefore, choice C is incorrect. The other options are mentioned in the text: A is true, B is true, and D may be true but is not explicitly stated.

Hubbard,Rice and Galvin Conclude That Success of Acquisitions Is Conditioned