Comparing the Development of Xerography and the Jet Engines to Satellite-Based

question 23

Multiple Choice

Comparing the development of xerography and the jet engines to satellite-based global positioning (GPS) and MP3 music players illustrates that:

• A)Invention always precedes innovation
• B)Financial resources are critical to introduce successful innovations
• C)The innovation cycle has speeded up over time
• D)Digital technology has fundamentally changed the nature of innovation

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