A Recent Study Showed That Firms Used Two Different Kinds

question 58

Multiple Choice

A recent study showed that firms used two different kinds of metrics when analyzing performance on innovation and new product development.These consist of output and input metrics.Which of the following is an output metric?

• A)number of ideas or concepts in the pipeline
• B)R&D spending as a percentage of sales
• C)return on assets (ROA)for existing products or services
• D)customer satisfaction with new products or services
• E)number of R&D projects

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Definitions:

Software Manufacturers

Companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of software products.

Physical Factors

Environmental elements that can influence the functioning of an organism or system, such as climate, terrain, or availability of resources.

Human Factors

The study of how humans interact with various systems and environments, aiming to improve efficiency, safety, and usability.

Intermittent Production System

A manufacturing process in which the production run is short and the machines are changed frequently to make different products.