A Firm May Acquire Capabilities Through

question 80

Multiple Choice

A firm may acquire capabilities through:

• A)Importation of technologies
• B)Internal or external sources
• C)Technology transfer
• D)Transfer of key executives across its divisions

Understand the differences and emphasis across various psychological theories, including organismic and mechanistic views.

Appreciate the dynamic nature of theories and their evolution with new scientific findings.

Recognize the historical foundation of psychological theories by identifying key early philosophers and theorists.

Understand the process of scientific inquiry and the role of hypotheses in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Public Corporation

A company whose shares are traded freely on a stock exchange or markets, owned by public shareholders, and subjected to regulatory reporting requirements.

Model Business Corporation Act

A uniform set of laws that is designed to regulate the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations, adopted by many U.S. states to facilitate business.

Close Corporation

A corporation with a limited number of shareholders and no public shares, often operated by a few individuals with closely aligned interests.

Charter of the Corporation

A legal document issued by a governmental authority that establishes a corporation and outlines its basic terms of operation, rights, and responsibilities.