Scientists at University of Toronto Are Working to Develop New

question 7

Multiple Choice

Scientists at University of Toronto are working to develop new technologies for customer interface interactions in retail stores.Right now they are not concerned with the potential cost-effectiveness of the technologies or the marketability of the technologies.What are these scientists involved in?

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

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Definitions:

Low-Dividend Policy

A financial strategy where a company decides to distribute a relatively small portion of its earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Retention Ratio

The proportion of net income that is retained in the business rather than paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Compromise Policy

A method or strategy of resolving a conflict or dispute whereby all parties involved make concessions.

Financial Distress

A situation where a company cannot meet or has difficulty paying off its financial obligations to its creditors.