Internal R&D and Contract R&D Are the Two Basic Forms

question 12

True/False

Internal R&D and contract R&D are the two basic forms of R&D in organizations.

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of an asset after deducting the amount of liabilities or the ownership interest in a firm.

Call Contract

A financial contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock, bond, commodity, or other asset at a specified price within a specific time period.

Option Contract

An agreement that gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific asset at a specific price for a set period of time.

Put Options

Financial contracts giving the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specified time frame.