Scientists at University of Toronto Have Received a Patent for Their

question 179

Multiple Choice

Scientists at University of Toronto have received a patent for their newly discovered technologies for more effective customer interface interactions in retail stores.The university decided to sell the patent to an independent company whose scientists immediately began exploration into practical uses of this new technology.What are the scientists at the independent company involved in?

• A) product development
• B) applied research
• C) brainstorming
• D) basic research

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Definitions:

Job Enrichment

An increase in the scope of a job to make it more complex, interesting, stimulating, and satisfying for employees

Responsibilities

Duties or tasks that someone is required or expected to carry out, often as part of their role in a job, family, or society.

Scientific Management

A theory of management that analyzes and synthesizes workflows to improve economic efficiency, especially labor productivity.

Frederick Taylor

A mechanical engineer and management consultant known as the father of scientific management, emphasizing efficiency and systematic planning in the workplace.