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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According to exhibit 15.2, the disadvantage of acquisition of a technology owner is that the purchase of the company can be expensive.

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