Which of the Following Is a Drawback of Technology Licensing

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback of technology licensing?

• A) The licensee can sever the licensing relationship and become a competitor after gaining access to the licensor's technology.
• B) The licensee runs the constant risk that the licensor will provide inferior service.
• C) Licensing maximizes the physical and financial presence of a business overseas, thereby exposing it to risks.
• D) Licensing escalates the risks of suffering devastating losses in the event of an expropriation.

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