Charles Works for Whirlpool and Is Producing a New Washer/dryer

question 179

Multiple Choice

Charles works for Whirlpool and is producing a new washer/dryer unit.He is collaborating with the marketing staff to arrange for a series of designs,tests,and functioning prototypes.Charles is working in which stage of new-product development?

• A) Test marketing
• B) Screening
• C) Commercialization
• D) Product development

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