Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Joint Ventures

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of joint ventures as a means to acquire new technology?

• A) It is the most expensive and time-consuming way to develop new technology.
• B) It makes a firm solely dependent on its internal development capabilities.
• C) Coordination costs can be high and organizational cultures can clash, limiting the outcomes.
• D) Purchase of a company can be expensive.
• E) It fails to establish a new company.

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