According to the Chapter 7 Opening Case, the Difference Between

question 77

Multiple Choice

According to the Chapter 7 Opening Case, the difference between Google's and Microsoft's acquisition approaches is that

• A) Microsoft tends to acquire earlier-stage companies whereas Google tends to acquire later-stage companies.
• B) None of Google's acquisitions have survived as independent companies whereas Microsoft's have continued to operate as subsidiaries.
• C) Google's approach is to acquire earlier-stage companies whereas Microsoft tends to acquire later-stage companies.
• D) Google's acquisitions have all been friendly whereas Microsoft's have all been hostile.

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