What Is the Focus of the Research Function in a Market-Oriented

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of the research function in a market-oriented organization?

• A)Applying new technologies to satisfy customer needs
• B)Cutting costs in the production process
• C)Improving the functional performance of existing products
• D)Achieving greater production efficiencies

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