The Demand-Pull Approach to Research and Development Refers To

question 37

Multiple Choice

The demand-pull approach to research and development refers to:

• A) research and development that focuses on developing products that are expected to increase demand in a particular market segment.
• B) research and development that begins by examining the outcomes of the firm's basic research and the potential commercial applications that may be constructed from those outcomes.
• C) research and development that focuses on developing products that are expected to decrease the demand for their substitute products.
• D) research and development that originates as a response to the specific problems or suggestions of customers.

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