Lucent Technologies Because AT&T Corporation Wanted to Become a Big Player in Player

question 75

Multiple Choice

Lucent Technologies
Because AT&T Corporation wanted to become a big player in the booming market for outsourcing computer services, it set up Lucent Technologies to manage corporate clients' worldwide computer networks. Lucent Technologies assists corporations in global network and computer management by drawing on AT&T's worldwide digital network and its computer hardware and software businesses. It also relies on the expertise of technicians at Bell Laboratories.
-Refer to Lucent Technologies.AT&T requires its customers to purchase all the necessary technology to run the network.This requires expensive machinery that will be purchased and then depreciated over time.The machinery is classified as:

• A) processed materials
• B) accessory equipment
• C) installations
• D) supplies
• E) component parts

---

Definitions:

Reliable Formula

A proven and dependable method or equation that consistently yields accurate results or outcomes.

Investors

Individuals or entities that allocate capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns, involving equity shares, debt securities, or other financial vehicles.

Angel Investor

A well-off individual who invests in a start-up, commonly in return for a stake in equity or convertible debt.

Due Diligence

An investigation, audit, or review performed to confirm the facts of a matter under consideration, commonly used in business for verifying financial records before entering into a proposed transaction.