Cook Wave Is One of the First Microwave Ovens in the Market

question 52

Multiple Choice

Cook Wave is one of the first microwave ovens in the market. Initially, the adoption rate of Cook Wave ovens was very slow. The adoption rate increased dramatically as consumers became more aware and knowledgeable of microwave technology and as more products compatible with microwave technology came into the market. The diffusion pattern for this product is likely to be:

• A) linear.
• B) S-shaped.
• C) exponential.
• D) U-shaped.
• E) bell-shaped.

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