What Is One of the Extraneous Variables That Affects the Rate

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is one of the extraneous variables that affects the rate of diffusion of an object?

• A) the absolute marginal value of the innovation relative to the old
• B) the actual attributes of the innovation
• C) the climatic conditions in which the market is located
• D) the method used to communicate the idea
• E) the degree of actual novelty of the innovation

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Definitions:

Stock Dissipation Rate

The rate at which a stock or resource diminishes due to use or other factors.

Net Present Value

A method used in finance to assess the value of an investment by calculating the present value of its expected future cash flows minus the initial investment.

Policy Change

Modifications or adjustments to existing rules, procedures, or regulations within an organization or government.

Mandatory Separation

A policy or regulation requiring a business to divide or split its operations, often for anti-monopoly or regulatory compliance reasons.