As It Relates to R&D, the Imitation Problem Is That

question 115

Multiple Choice

As it relates to R&D, the imitation problem is that

• A) patents, copyrights, and trademarks hinder imitation and thus limit economically desirable diffusion.
• B) brand names create entry barriers for would-be competitors.
• C) diffusion of innovation occurs more slowly than is desirable from society's perspective.
• D) a firm's rivals may be able to copy its new product or process innovation, reducing the original firm's return on R&D.

Differentiate between effective and ineffective influence tactics.

Grasp the concept of power in organizational settings and its sources.

Understand the role of organizational politics and its impact on decision making.

Identify strategies to mitigate organizational politics.

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