Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Acquisition of a Technology

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of acquisition of a technology owner?

• A) It can be time consuming to develop.
• B) There can be high monitoring costs and risk that the technology eventually appears in the marketplace.
• C) Coordination costs can be high and organizational cultures can clash, limiting the outcomes.
• D) Firm does not own or control the unique technology; it depends on another firm.
• E) Purchase of the company can be expensive.

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