Which of the Following Is Not a Benefit of Tight

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a benefit of tight cross-functional integration among research and development (R&D) , production, and marketing?

• A) New products are designed for ease of manufacture.
• B) Development costs are kept in check.
• C) Product development projects are driven by company innovations.
• D) Time to market is minimized.
• E) Customer needs are considered in the product development process.

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Definitions:

Objectification Theory

A theory which proposes that the cultural value placed on women’s appearance leads people to view women more as objects than as full human beings.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory positing that a person's sense of who they are is based on their group memberships.

Terror Management Theory

a psychological concept suggesting that humans have a biological need to manage their fear of mortality, leading to various cultural beliefs and behaviors.

Dehumanization

The tendency to hold stereotypic views of outgroup members as animals rather than humans