Which of the Following Is True of Interfirm Collaborative Research

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of interfirm collaborative research and development networks?

• A) Collaborative research networks are not important and viable in high-technology sectors.
• B) Interfirm networks enable firms to achieve much more than they can achieve individually.
• C) The flow of information and other resources through a network is independent of the network's size.
• D) Information diffusion is fairly slow and limited in collaborative research networks with dense structures.

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

Steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex that facilitates potassium exchange for sodium in the distal renal tubule, causing sodium reabsorption and potassium and hydrogen secretion.

Na+

Sodium ions, which are essential for various physiological functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Nephron

Functional unit of the kidney, consisting of the renal corpuscle, the proximal convoluted tubule, the loop of Henle, and the distal convoluted tubule.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste.