A Manager in Your Company Is Proposing the Acquisition of Taylor

question 66

Multiple Choice

A manager in your company is proposing the acquisition of Taylor company, which has developed a new, innovative product. If you were to argue in favor of internal product development as opposed to acquisition, your argument could include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) the acquisition of Taylor also entails risks, such as high failure rates.
• B) Taylor's innovation could become a part of all of your firm's products.
• C) Taylor may be overrepresenting the innovation.
• D) acquisitions could become a substitute for innovation within your firm.

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