A firm that invests heavily in derivative projects that may be immediately commercialized with little risk:
A) will have greater long-term strategic momentum.
B) will be on the leading edge of technology.
C) will likely be unable to compete when the market shifts to a newer technology.
D) will have poor returns on its R&D investment in the short run.

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Investing heavily in derivative projects that are immediately commercialized with little risk may lead to a lack of innovation and adaptability, making it difficult for the firm to compete when the market shifts to newer technologies.

A Firm That Invests Heavily in Derivative Projects That May