Your Firm Has a New-Product Concept That Seems to Be

question 51

Multiple Choice

Your firm has a new-product concept that seems to be a sure winner.You have estimated that the cost of development is $1 million,which the company does not have.As a result,this sure winner does not get out of the idea stage.This is an example of ________,which is one of the factors hindering new-product development.

• A) shortages of new ideas
• B) cost of development
• C) faster required development times
• D) corporate culture
• E) capital shortage

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Definitions:

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers which aren't each other's mirror reflections and possess distinct physical characteristics.

Geometric Isomers

Molecules with the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but differing in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space.

(E)-2-pentene

An alkene with the formula CH3CH=CHCH2CH3 where the two substituents on the double bond are on opposite sides, denoted by the (E) configuration.

(Z)-2-pentene

An alkene with the chemical formula C5H10, where the double bond between carbons 2 and 3 has the highest priority substituents on the same side, following the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules.