Evidence Suggests That Firms Using Acquisitions as a Substitute for Internally

question 41

Multiple Choice

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

• A)usually generate more innovation for each research and development dollar spent
• B)outperform those that do not
• C)eventually encounter performance problems
• D)can leverage their core competencies across a broader range of products

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