The Risk and Uncertainty of the Commercialization Stage of New-Product

question 203

Multiple Choice

The risk and uncertainty of the commercialization stage of new-product development is reflected in each of the following EXCEPT:

• A)high-quality prototypes that can't be replicated on mass-production lines.
• B)costs that go far beyond original budgets.
• C)buyers who can't understand the benefits of the new product.
• D)market testing ensures that commercialization will be successful.

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