A Crash R&D Program by One Firm Cannot Replicate a Successful

question 59

Multiple Choice

A crash R&D program by one firm cannot replicate a successful technology developed by another firm when research findings cumulate. This is an example of

• A) social complexity.
• B) path dependency.
• C) physical uniqueness.
• D) causal ambiguity.

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Definitions:

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the posterior thigh compartment, important in knee flexion and thigh extension, part of the hamstrings group.

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming the seam of the abdominal muscles, and serves as an important site for muscle attachment.

Rectus Abdominis

A major muscle in the abdomen, known as the "six pack," responsible for flexing the lumbar spine and stabilizing the pelvic and lower back region.

External Oblique

A muscle located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the spine.