An Advantage of Purchasing Technology Already Available in Products or Processes

question 9

Multiple Choice

An advantage of purchasing technology already available in products or processes is that

• A) it is simple to implement and cost-effective.
• B) the technology is proprietary and provides competitive advantage.
• C) it speeds up the purchasing firm's learning curve.
• D) it helps improve the purchasing firm's internal development capabilities.
• E) the purchasing firm gains control and ownership over the desired technology.

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Definitions:

Subsidiaries

Companies that are controlled by another company, often referred to as the parent company, through ownership of over 50% of the subsidiary's voting stock.

Goodwill Impairment

A decrease in the value of goodwill on a company's balance sheet, indicating that the expected future cash flows from an acquisition are lower than initially estimated.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset, which spreads the cost evenly over its useful life.

Consolidated Retained Earnings

The accumulated earnings of a parent company and its subsidiaries after dividends are paid, as presented in consolidated financial statements.