Why Might a Superior Innovation Not Be Adopted

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why might a superior innovation not be adopted?

• A) The costs of adopting the new innovation might exceed the benefits.
• B) People may not be intelligent enough to master the new technology.
• C) The habits of the old system are more important than finding something that works better.
• D) New innovations are generally viewed suspiciously for a while.

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Definitions:

Formal Authority

The power or right vested in an individual or role within an organization to make decisions, direct others, and enforce rules.

Organizational Politics

Activities and behaviors within an organization aimed at improving personal status or influence, often at the expense of others or the company.

Emerging Field

An area of study or interest that is gaining popularity and is in the process of establishing itself as a distinct area of expertise.

Labor Market

The supply of available workers in relation to available work; the place where workers and jobs interact.