Technology Assessment Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Technology assessment is:

• A) measuring how much technology has been incorporated into an organization.
• B) trying to foresee the effects of new products and processes on the firm's operation and on society in general.
• C) assessing the technologies that a company is currently using.
• D) judging how a firm's products affect society.
• E) weighing the cost of new technology to determine whether a firm can afford to use it.

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Definitions:

General Tendency

A common or widespread inclination, pattern, or trend among people or phenomena.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect at least 50% of the time, which varies from one individual to another and for different senses.

Reliable Detection

The ability to consistently and accurately identify or recognize the presence of a specific condition, substance, or pattern.

Rare Condition

A health condition or disease that affects a small percentage of the population, often with limited research and treatment options.