Traffic in Major Metropolitan Areas Is Too Often Brought to a Standstill

question 90

Multiple Choice

Traffic in major metropolitan areas is too often brought to a standstill because accident investigators must painstakingly measure skid marks and other evidence to determine culpability. After a police chief missed an important meeting because of a wreck investigation, he was pleased to find an article about a company that markets a new high-tech crash investigation system that shortens the time required for these investigations by 40 percent. In which stage of the adoption process is the police chief?

• A) evaluation
• B) trial
• C) interest
• D) confirmation
• E) adoption

Comprehend how scarcity and unlimited wants lead to economizing choices.

Understand the impact of technology on an economy’s production capabilities.

Explain the rationale behind allocating resources between military and civilian goods in terms of production possibilities.

Understand the basic functions and processes involved in payroll activities.

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