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.

Comprehend the concept of tax incidence and how the burden of a tax is distributed between consumers and producers.

Understand the concepts of elasticity of labor supply and demand and their relationship to the burden of payroll taxes.

Recognize the long-term effects of changes in individual income tax rates and corporate profits tax on prices and profits across sectors.

Identify how the structure of business ownership (corporations, partnerships, proprietorships) affects tax liabilities and reporting.

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Scholars who focus on theories explaining how social control mechanisms reduce or prevent deviant behavior, emphasizing the importance of societal bonds.

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Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions aimed at regulating individual and group behavior in an attempt to enforce conformity and compliance with the norms and rules of a society.

Control Theories

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