Linda has been asked to help her large company, Wave Breakers, obtain technology to allow outboard motors to run efficiently at all temperatures. Her company needs this technology immediately, but they also want to make sure they have full control of the technology. Currently only one company, Thermal Stroke, a small startup, has the technology Wave Breakers is seeking. What is Linda's best option for completing her task?
A) acquiring Thermal Stroke
B) licensing the technology from Thermal Stroke
C) developing the technology internally
D) contracting a company to create the technology
E) partnering with a competitor to develop the technology
A) acquiring Thermal Stroke
Explanation: If a company lacks a needed technology but wishes to acquire proprietary ownership, one option is to purchase the company that owns it.
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