Which of the Following Is a Recent Trend in the Research

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a recent trend in the research and development aspects of product development?

• A) Increased customer articulation
• B) Creation of unsustainable marketing demographics
• C) Rising research costs and shorter product life cycles
• D) Industrialization

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Liquidity

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