Evidence Suggests That Firms Using Acquisitions as a Substitute for Internally

question 59

Multiple Choice

Evidence suggests that firms using acquisitions as a substitute for internally developed innovations

• A)are able to offset the loss of research and development competencies by competencies in other areas.
• B)extend their time-to-market for new product launches.
• C)eventually encounter performance problems.
• D)can leverage their core competencies across a broader range of products.

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Definitions:

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.

Transcription Factors

Proteins involved in the process of converting, or transcribing, DNA into RNA, playing critical roles in regulating gene expression.

Segmentation Genes

In Drosophila, genes transcribed in the embryo that are responsible for generating a repeating pattern of body segments within the embryo and adult fly.

Genetic Switches

Genetic switches are molecular mechanisms that can activate or deactivate genes, thereby controlling patterns of gene expression.