Which of the Following Encouraged Firms to Develop Through Internal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following encouraged firms to develop through internal R&D rather than through M&A in the 20ᵗʰ century?

• A)Lower wage costs for internal labor compared to merged or acquired labor
• B)Faster results obtained with R&D
• C)Federal antitrust policies
• D)Lack of financial capital to engage in M&A
• E)High transactions costs associated with M&A activity.

Grasp the concept of dyads and their main characteristics.

Recognize the historical and social context of the industrial revolution.

Describe the characteristics, significance, and examples of social networks and reference groups.

Evaluate the impact of technological and social differences across historical types of societies.

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Definitions:

Normal Activities

Routine behaviors or tasks that are commonplace and expected in daily life.

Supernatural Beings

Entities or forces considered beyond the natural world, often involved in religious, mythological, or spiritual beliefs.

Nightmares

Upsetting dreams that lead to the dreamer awakening with feelings of fear and anxiety.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions.