A firm choosing to decentralize its R&D by divisions rather than centralizing it will have a greater possibility of:
A) maximizing economies of scale in R&D.
B) preventing redundant R&D activities from being performed in multiple divisions.
C) benefiting from the learning-curve effects.
D) matching new products to the requirements of the customers served.

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Decentralizing R&D by divisions allows for each division to tailor their R&D efforts to the specific needs and requirements of the customers they serve. This can lead to better matching of new products to customer requirements.

A Firm Choosing to Decentralize Its R&D by Divisions Rather