A Crash R&D Program by One Firm Cannot Replicate a Successful

question 108

Multiple Choice

A crash R&D program by one firm cannot replicate a successful technology developed by another firm,when research findings cumulate.This is an example of

• A) social complexity.
• B) physical uniqueness.
• C) path dependency.
• D) causal ambiguity.

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development stages.

Weakness

A lack of physical strength, or the state of being less strong or powerful in a physical or emotional sense.

Frailty

A condition often associated with aging, characterized by decreased strength, endurance, and reduced physiological function, making an individual more vulnerable to falls, disability, and disease.

Elderly

A term referring to individuals who are significantly beyond the middle age, often considered to be 65 years and older.