There Are Two Primary Rules of Thumb for Deciding If

question 43

Multiple Choice

There are two primary rules of thumb for deciding if intellectual property protection should be pursued for a particular intellectual asset. First, a firm should determine if the intellectual property in question is directly related to its competitive advantage. Second, a firm should determine if its intellectual property:

• A) is less than 20 years old
• B) could be licensed to another company
• C) has value in the marketplace
• D) is something that was developed "in-house"
• E) rightfully belongs to the firm or the employees who developed it

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Stage

A phase in Freud's theory of psychosexual development, where the focus of pleasure and conflict shifts across different parts of the body throughout childhood.

Behaviorist Theory

A theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned rather than on internal processes like thoughts and emotions.

Gender Development

The process by which individuals develop their gender identity, roles, and expressions, influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors.

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating the behaviors, interests, and attitudes that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their presumed sex.