In the Context of New Product Development, the Inability of a Firm

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the context of new product development, the inability of a firm to satisfy customer needs can be attributed to:

• A) upfront intelligence efforts that prevent further development.
• B) failure on the part of the firm to stick close to its core competencies.
• C) excessive competition from inappropriate quarters.
• D) decline in the sales of old products compared to the sales of new products.

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