Which Would Be an Example of Innovation Within an Existing

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of innovation within an existing business firm?

• A) the development of Post-it note pads by the 3M Corporation
• B) the granting of a patent to a university researcher
• C) the formation of the start-up firm Amgen
• D) the merger of AOL and Time-Warner

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressful event or situation.

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are not primary and arise from the cognitive appraisal of a situation, often involving a combination of primary emotions and thought processes.

Background Emotion

Pertains to the subtle, persistent emotional states that are not the focal point of consciousness but influence mood and perception.

Secondary Emotion

An emotion that develops from primary emotions, involving a more complex mental processing, such as guilt, shame, or pride.