Scenario B. Researchers at SunStrength Inc. found a new solar-power technology suitable for cell phones. However, the technology is still being developed and is yet to be proved functional. Activoice Inc. has developed a very useful cell-phone technology based on voice activation. However, the technology is expensive and has yet to prove its full value. Ocean Gale Corp. has developed a technology that can be used with any cell-phone lithium-ion battery to reduce energy consumption. The system has proved to be very effective, but not all cell-phone manufacturers have adopted it yet.Activoice Inc. has developed a useful cell-phone technology that has yet to prove its full value. This is an example of a(n) ________ technology.
A. initial
B. emerging
C. base
D. key
E. pacing
Answer: E
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) unfavorable direct materials cost variance B) unfavorable direct materials efficiency variance C) favorable direct labor efficiency variance D) favorable direct labor cost variance