If One Compares the Two Concepts of Invention and Innovation

question 14

Multiple Choice

If one compares the two concepts of invention and innovation, one would conclude that:

• A)They are exactly the same
• B)They have nothing in common
• C)They describe two close but different phenomena
• D)Distinguishing the two concepts is a waste of time

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Definitions:

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