Which of the Following Is True About the Technology Trends

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the technology trends that marketers should monitor?

• A) A growing portion of US R&D expenditures are going toward the research side as opposed to the development side.
• B) Today, the time between idea and implementation is expanding.
• C) More single companies rather than consortiums are directing research efforts toward major breakthroughs.
• D) The pace of change is accelerating today.
• E) The government has decreased regulation of technological change.

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Definitions:

Labeling

The process of classifying and naming individuals or groups based on perceived characteristics, which can influence identity and behavior.

Deviant

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or standards, often resulting in societal judgment or sanction.

Scapegoats

Individuals or groups unfairly blamed for problems or wrongdoings they did not cause, often to deflect responsibility from the true culprits.

Control Theory

The theory that an individual’s tendency to engage in deviant behavior is influenced by his or her ties to other persons. There are four components of such ties: attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief.