During the time between an agreement to merge companies and the final closing of the merger, management should practice containment, which means

A$)$

keep the merger secret so that damaging rumors do not threaten relationships with the staff.

B$)$

obtain signs and promotional materials to prepare for the public announcement.

C$)$

make sure the managers of the other firm do not take assets of the firm away before the merger.

D$)$

plan how to keep the employees from deciding to leave the company.