An Eponym Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

An eponym is

• A) the cause or origin of a disease or condition
• B) the terms in parentheses following main terms
• C) a disease, procedure, or syndrome named for the individual who discovered it
• D) the term used in place of another word that has the same meaning

Develop insights into the contribution of immigrants to venture capital financed companies in the U.S.

Distinguish between different statuses of individuals in the immigration process such as permanent residents, green-card recipients, and illegal immigrants.

Understand the concept and ramifications of human capital in the context of immigration.

Understand the dynamics and statistics of legal immigration in the U.S., including predominant countries of origin and the leading categories of immigrants.

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Definitions:

Technology Adoption

The process of accepting and implementing new technology within an organization or society.

Technology Adoption Life Cycle

A sociological model that describes the adoption or acceptance of a new product or innovation, classified as innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, and laggards.

Innovations

The introduction of new ideas, goods, services, or processes which improve upon the existing standards, often leading to competitive advantage.

Crossing the Chasm

A marketing theory that describes the challenge of transitioning from early adopters to a broader mainstream market.