In Case of Emergence of a Disruptive Technology, Established Companies

question 43

Multiple Choice

In case of emergence of a disruptive technology, established companies should:

• A) avoid investing in newly emerging technologies that may ultimately become disruptive technologies.
• B) ask customers "Are you interested in this new technology?"
• C) acquire newly emerging companies that are pioneering potentially disruptive technologies.
• D) reduce costs on research and development activities.
• E) avoid commercializing new technologies.

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