Which of the Following Statements Is True of Technology Diffusion

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of technology diffusion?

• A) S-curves in technology diffusion are obtained by plotting performance against time.
• B) Technology diffusion is much faster than information diffusion.
• C) A drop in the price of a new technology can accelerate technology diffusion.
• D) Adoption is initially fast when a new technology is introduced to the market.

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