Which of the following statements about $$control$$ is true?

a$.$

Value of control should be greater for a well$-$managed firm than for a poorly managed one.

b$.$

Empirical evidence suggests that underperforming firms are less likely to become hostile takeover targets than over$-$achieving firms.

c$.$

Value of control increases with the management skills of the acquirer.

d$.$

Warren Buffet suggests that it is wise for an investor to bet on the jockey rather than the horse.