A Disadvantage of Joint Ventures as a Means to Acquire

question 93

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of joint ventures as a means to acquire new technology is that

• A) it is the most expensive and time-consuming way to develop new technology.
• B) it makes a firm solely dependent on its internal development capabilities.
• C) coordination costs can be high and organizational cultures can clash, limiting the outcomes.
• D) purchase of a company can be expensive.
• E) it fails to establish a new company.

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Definitions:

Asn

A symbol representing the amino acid asparagine, which is crucial in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Asparagine

An amino acid, denoted by the symbol N, that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Stereoisomers

Molecules that have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space.

Glycine

The simplest amino acid, used in the body for the synthesis of proteins.