In Technology-Based Industries,the Most Common Reason for Established Companies to Acquire

Multiple Choice

In technology-based industries,the most common reason for established companies to acquire small,start-up firms is in order to:

A) Preempt competitive attacks from potential rivals
B) Acquire capabilities in emerging areas of technology
C) Boost revenue growth as their own core businesses experience slower growth
D) Recruit the entrepreneurial leaders of stat-up companies in order to revitalize their own managerial ranks.