A Business May Not Seek a Patent on an Idea

question 14

Multiple Choice

A business may not seek a patent on an idea or invention because:

• A)patents are not valuable.
• B)approval is costly.
• C)ideas and inventions are non-rival.
• D)all of the above.

Understand the concept of ambivalent racism and the conflicting values that contribute to it.

Realize the influence of stereotypes on societal perceptions and attitudes.

Explore the nature and impact of institutional discrimination.

Recognize the differences between implicit and explicit attitudes and their measurements.

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Definitions:

Buffer

A neutral or positive statement used at the beginning of a message to cushion the impact of negative news or feedback.

Indirect Format

A communication method where the main point is not stated directly at the beginning but is hinted at or revealed through the course of the message.

Negative Message

Communication that conveys bad news, rejections, or unfavorable decisions, often requiring careful wording to maintain goodwill.

Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.