In 2012,Microsoft Admitted to a Major ________ Mistake When It

question 24

Multiple Choice

In 2012,Microsoft admitted to a major ________ mistake when it wrote off essentially the entire 6.2 billion USD it paid for a digital advertising firm,aQuantive,that it purchased in 2007.

• A) expansion
• B) divestiture
• C) acquisition
• D) cost savings

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Definitions:

Neurons

Cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atomic particles of sodium, essential in the body for maintaining blood pressure and fluid balance, and facilitating nerve and muscle functions.

Axon

A neuron, or nerve cell, features a long, slender outgrowth which is primarily involved in sending electrical messages away from the neuron's main body.