Maxsigma, a Software Company, Released a Text Processing Application

question 81

Multiple Choice

Maxsigma, a software company, released a text processing application. This application was user-friendly and widely accepted by its customers. However, a few months later, users found that it was susceptible to virus, and they switched to newer and more efficient text processing applications. In the context of innovation streams, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?

• A) Technological singularity
• B) The compression approach to innovation
• C) The experiential approach to innovation
• D) Technological lockout

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Definitions:

Positive Correlation

When one variable is high, the other variable tends to be high as well.

Socially Desirable

Behaviors or traits that are valued and approved of by a social group or society.

Self-Report Measure

A type of psychological test or questionnaire where individuals provide responses about themselves, often concerning behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.

Small Positive Correlation

A statistical relationship indicating a slight increase in one variable is associated with a slight increase in another variable.