Cisco Systems,a Computer Networking Firm,has Undertaken Over 80 Acquisitions in the Last

question 21

Multiple Choice

Cisco Systems,a computer networking firm,has undertaken over 80 acquisitions in the last decade.It uses these acquisitions to acquire ________ that will permit it to expand its product offerings and services through the addition of the acquired technologies.

• A) trend information
• B) the global presence
• C) a reputation
• D) valuable resources

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Definitions:

Elasticity Of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicating the sensitivity of consumers to price changes.

Elasticity Of Supply

A measure of how much the quantity supplied of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, quantitatively determined by the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by the percentage change in price.

Tax Revenue

The revenue acquired by governments via tax collection.

FICA

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, a United States federal payroll (or employment) tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare—federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, people with disabilities, and children of deceased workers.