In the Idea Generation Stage of the New-Product Development Process

question 102

Multiple Choice

In the idea generation stage of the new-product development process,

• A)bad ideas should be discarded as soon as possible.
• B)using competitors as a source of ideas should be avoided.
• C)firms need a continuous flow of ideas.
• D)analysis of consumer complaints about current products is unlikely to generate any new ideas.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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