In the Idea Generation Stage of the New-Product Development Process

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the idea generation stage of the new-product development process:

• A) Bad ideas should be discarded as soon as possible.
• B) Using competitors as a source of ideas should be avoided.
• C) Firms need a continuous flow of ideas.
• D) Analysis of consumer complaints about current products is unlikely to generate any new ideas.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

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