Because Technologies Are Becoming Increasingly Sophisticated, Expensive, and Short-Lived

question 53

Multiple Choice

Because technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, expensive, and short-lived,

• A) it is more important than ever to recover R&D costs quickly by expanding the market globally.
• B) entrepreneurs struggle to compete in high-end technologies used in fast-paced markets.
• C) only large corporations should attempt to compete in cutting-edge, high-tech industries.
• D) the pace of innovation has started to show signs of deceleration.

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