Innovation in Socio-Technical Systems Has a Number of Distinctive Characteristics

question 6

Multiple Choice

Innovation in socio-technical systems has a number of distinctive characteristics which make it impossible to manage.Which of the following is not a characteristic of innovation in such systems?

• A)Users' needs are less important than technology trends.
• B)Interfaces and interactions are difficult to anticipate.
• C)Adoption and diffusion is lengthy and uncertain.
• D)Technology and markets co-evolve.

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Interest Groups

Organizations that attempt to influence public policy and government decisions to benefit their members or causes they support.

Tyranny of the Majority

A situation in a democratic setting where decisions made by a majority place its interests above those of an individual or minority group, potentially leading to oppression.

PACs

Short for Political Action Committees, these are organizations that raise money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level.

United States

A federal republic in North America, composed of 50 states, a federal district, and other territories.