When using mergers and acquisitions as substitutes for research and development, the objectives include ________.
A) short-cut innovation by buying it from small companies
B) synergy of similar but expanded product lines or geographic markets
C) eliminating capacity, gaining market share, and increasing efficiency
D) anticipation of new industry emerging and culling resources from firms in multiple industries whose boundaries are eroding

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Using mergers and acquisitions as substitutes for research and development often involves acquiring innovation from smaller companies that have already developed new technologies or products, thus shortcutting the innovation process.

When Using Mergers and Acquisitions as Substitutes for Research and Development