A New Subsidiary (Scenario)

question 88

Multiple Choice

A New Subsidiary (Scenario)
Philip works for a large multinational corporation with offices in 23 countries, 64,000 employees worldwide, and $8 billion in annual sales. The company was involved in several different industries: automotive parts, rapid transit systems, and recreational vehicles. Philip is the executive vice-president of new technology ventures.
Philip wants you to investigate and potentially launch a business focusing on alternative energy systems. The first area you are to explore is the potential business opportunity of ocean tidal energy. You are to explore what technology already exists that can be exploited, what additional technology development is needed, and figure out the viability of the tidal energy as an entrepreneurial venture.
-To develop tidal energy fully,you will likely need to conduct a wide range of research into what technology exists already,known as ________,and look for the gaps that would provide opportunities for further ________.

• A)research and development; curiosity-driven research
• B)curiosity-driven research; applied research
• C)research and development; applied research
• D)applied research; research and development

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Definitions:

Tractor

A type of heavy vehicle used mainly in farming to pull machinery and trailers and for plowing.

Motorcycle

A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine, designed for travel on public roads and often used for recreation or transportation.

Opportunity Cost

Represents the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Tractor

A powerful vehicle designed primarily for agricultural use, to pull farm machinery and plough agricultural land.