Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Distinction Between

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the distinction between technology and technological change?

• A)Technology refers to the processes used by a firm to transform inputs into output of goods and services while technological change is a change in a firm's ability to produce a given level of output with a given quantity of inputs.
• B)Technology refers to the ability of a firm to increase its maximum output from a given quantity of inputs and technological change is the process by which the firm achieves this productivity gain.
• C)Technology is product-centered; its refers to developing new products with limited resources while technological change is process-centered in that it focuses on developing new production techniques.
• D)Technology involves research and development while technological change involves the use of more efficient machinery.

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Definitions:

Reflection

Reflection involves thinking critically about one's own beliefs, actions, and their impacts, often leading to personal growth or change in perspective.

Role-taking

The process of mentally assuming the perspective of another in order to understand their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of preparing for future changes in roles or social situations by adopting new norms and behaviors in advance.

Secondary Socialization

Follows primary socialization and occurs through participation in more specific groups with defined roles and expectations.