Too Few Resources Are Devoted to the Creation of Knowledge

question 287

Multiple Choice

Too few resources are devoted to the creation of knowledge because profit-seeking firms

• A)undervalue knowledge in their pursuit of revenues.
• B)overuse their patents.
• C)tend to free-ride on the knowledge that others have developed.
• D)tend to rely on existing employee knowledge.

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Definitions:

Independence

The condition or quality of being free from control or support by another person, entity, or state.

Supportiveness

The quality of showing care, encouragement, and understanding towards others, often fostering a positive environment.

Functionalists

Scholars and theorists who analyze society by looking at the social structures that exist within it and how they serve to keep society stable and functioning.

Instrumental Role

Responsible for engaging in paid labour outside the home.