When Innovations by One Firm Are Quickly Emulated and Improved

question 109

Multiple Choice

When innovations by one firm are quickly emulated and improved on by rival firms in the same industry or in other industries, this is:

• A) industrial espionage.
• B) illegal under most patents.
• C) technology spillover.
• D) technology takeover.

Explain the functionalist and conflict theories regarding social inequality and stratification.

Analyze the role of education, gender, and occupation in social stratification.

Describe the historical systems of stratification and their impact on modern society.

Debate the fairness and effectiveness of the social stratification system.

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Definitions:

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted sexually oriented behavior in the workplace that results in discomfort or interference with the job.

Diversity

The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.

Teamwork

Work done with an understanding and commitment to group goals on the part of all team members.

Incompatible Demands

Situations where two or more tasks require attention simultaneously but cannot both be satisfied due to their conflicting nature.