Everett Rogers Notes That Four Crucial Elements Impact the Diffusion

question 13

Essay

Everett Rogers notes that four crucial elements impact the diffusion of new ideas. What are those elements?

Identify the roles of households and businesses within the circular flow model.

Recognize the inherent problems and inefficiencies of centrally planned economies, including the incentive and coordination problems.

Grasp the concept of the "invisible hand" and its implications for promoting societal interests through individual self-interest.

Distinguish between different economic systems (market system, command system) and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Cross-cultural Communication Barriers

Obstacles that hinder effective communication between people from different cultural backgrounds due to differences in language, norms, and expectations.

Native Languages

The first languages that people learn in childhood and identify as part of their cultural heritage.

Culturally Diverse Team

Culturally Diverse Team is a group of individuals from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, and nationalities working together towards a common goal.

Selective Listening

The process of hearing and interpreting only parts of a message that seem beneficial or affirm one’s own beliefs, while ignoring other parts.