The Difference Between Technology and Technological Change Is That

question 136

Multiple Choice

The difference between technology and technological change is that

• A)technology refers to the processes used by a firm to transform inputs into output while technological change is a change in a firm's ability to produce a given level of output with a given quantity of inputs.
• B)technology is carried out by firms producing physical goods but technological change is an intellectual exercise into seeking ways to improve production.
• C)technology is product-centered, that is, developing new products with our limited resources while technological change is process-centered in that it focuses on developing new production techniques.
• D)technology involves the use of capital equipment while technological change requires the use of brain power.

Understand the limitations and applications of the payback period method in capital budgeting.

Calculate and interpret the average accounting return (AAR) for project assessment.

Evaluate projects using the discounted payback rule.

Apply the concept of profitability index (PI) in project selection under capital rationing.

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Definitions:

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

A U.S. law that prohibits American companies and individuals from bribing foreign officials to retain or obtain business.

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A form of international trade in which goods or services are exchanged directly for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money.

Mining Equipment

Tools, machinery, and vehicles used in the operation of extracting minerals, metals, and other valuable materials from the earth.

Direct Exporting

A method of entering a foreign market by selling products directly to customers in another country without using intermediaries.