You May Have Seen Automobile Ads That Show a Controlled

question 9

Multiple Choice

You may have seen automobile ads that show a controlled crash of a car containing crash test dummies and the resultant vehicular damage. In the new-product development process, this safety test would occur during the ________ stage.

• A) development
• B) market testing
• C) idea generation
• D) screening and evaluation
• E) business analysis

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Definitions:

Gatekeeping

The process by which information is filtered for dissemination, whether for publication, broadcasting, the Internet, or some other mode of communication.

Centralized Network

A network structure where a central node has direct connections to all other nodes, promoting efficiency and control but potentially limiting flexibility.

Maintenance Activities

Tasks undertaken to keep equipment or systems running efficiently through routine checks and repairs.

Disruptive Activities

involve actions that interrupt or disturb the normal flow of operations and processes, potentially leading to negative outcomes or inefficiencies.