Research Suggests That Most Inventions Are the Result Of

question 12

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that most inventions are the result of:

• A)Large firms' R&D departments
• B)Small firms
• C)Small specialized research firms
• D)"Capital angels" who have invested in successful start-ups

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset arising when a company acquires another for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to investors.

Non-controlling Interest

The share of ownership in a subsidiary that doesn't belong to the parent company.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that combines the assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting them as a single economic entity.