A Barrier to the Predictability of Costs and Revenues of Electronic

question 37

Multiple Choice

A barrier to the predictability of costs and revenues of electronic commerce projects is _____.

• A) the rapid changes in underlying technologies
• B) the need for a critical mass willing to buy through the Internet
• C) the cultural obstacles in conducting electronic commerce
• D) the legal environment in which electronic commerce is conducted

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Definitions:

Corporate Takeovers

The process by which a company acquires control over another company, either through a direct purchase of shares or through other strategies.

Tender Offer

A public offer made by a prospective acquirer to purchase a substantial portion of the shares of another company, directly from its shareholders.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or business activity.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, thereby holding a portion of the company's equity.