Why is it that the role of cultural difference in influencing the success or failure of an M&A may be exaggerated?

What will be an ideal response?


The recent research shows that cross-border M&As are not less successful than domestic transactions. Cultural distance can have positive or negative effects. There is even some evidence that the success rate of cross-border deals may be higher than domestic deals. Many companies that engage in cross-border M&As have prior experience of M&A transactions and integration.

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A. marginal analysis B. competitive parity C. objective-and-task D. percentage-of-sales E. affordable budgeting

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A. $8.14 B. $0.12 C. $7.05 D. $12.89

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