Jake Has to Decide Whether It's the Right Time to Adopt

question 35

Multiple Choice

Jake has to decide whether it's the right time to adopt a new technology for his department. Besides considering the potential benefits of the new technology, which of the following factors should have the most influence on his decision?

• A)The prestige connected with using the technology
• B)The likelihood of a better technology becoming available
• C)The extent to which the new technology will enhance his professional reputation
• D)The technology skills of the people in his department
• E)The entry barriers to using the technology

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Definitions:

Tissue Growth

The process by which cellular divisions and expansions result in an increase in the size and number of cells in a tissue, contributing to the organism's growth.

Cell Shapes

The various morphological forms that cells can take, influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Cell Functions

The various processes and activities that occur within a cell to maintain its life, including energy production, metabolism, replication, and response to external signals.

Nuclear Equivalence

The concept that all nuclei in a multicellular organism's cells contain the same genetic information, although different genes may be active in different cells.