Development Is the Stage of the New-Product Development Process in Which

question 117

Multiple Choice

Development is the stage of the new-product development process in which

• A) initial ideas are generated and discussed.
• B) an idea on paper is turned into a prototype.
• C) product characteristics and product benefits are selected.
• D) cross-functional team members and leaders are selected and initial tasks are assigned.
• E) the first version of a product enters the marketplace.

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