Which of the Following Statements About Disruptive Technological Change Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disruptive technological change is false?

• A) History shows that most firms are successful in meeting disruptive challenges.
• B) Firms need to be attuned to major disruptive changes in their environment.
• C) Established firms start to suffer as they struggle to respond to disruptive change.
• D) It is a common source of industry upheaval.

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