In the Technology Adoption Life Cycle, the Gap Between Visionaries

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the technology adoption life cycle, the gap between visionaries and pragmatists where sales often drop significantly is called:

• A)the bowling alley.
• B)main street.
• C)the chasm.
• D)the end of life.
• E)the early market.

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Generalize

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