A Firm Choosing to Decentralize Its R&D by Divisions Rather

question 3

Multiple Choice

A firm choosing to decentralize its R&D by divisions rather than centralizing it will have a greater possibility of:

• A) maximizing economies of scale in R&D.
• B) preventing redundant R&D activities from being performed in multiple divisions.
• C) benefiting from the learning-curve effects.
• D) matching new products to the requirements of the customers served.

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Definitions:

Antagonist

Muscle that works in opposition to another muscle.

Opposition

Movement of the thumb and little finger toward each other; movement of the thumb toward any of the fingers.

Greatest Force

The maximum strength or impact of a physical action or phenomenon.

Pennate

Pennate muscles are a type of skeletal muscle arrangement where the fibers are oriented at an angle to the line of action, allowing for greater force production than parallel muscles.