In Technology-Based Industries,the Most Common Reason for Established Companies to Acquire

question 3

Multiple Choice

In technology-based industries,the most common reason for established companies to acquire small,start-up firms is in order to:

• A)Preempt competitive attacks from potential rivals
• B)Acquire capabilities in emerging areas of technology
• C)Boost revenue growth as their own core businesses experience slower growth
• D)Recruit the entrepreneurial leaders of stat-up companies in order to revitalize their own managerial ranks.