Which of the following is the common theme that can be found in management scholars (such as Van de Ven and Weick), and philosophers (such as Nietzsche and Derrida), regarding the future outcomes of change and innovation?
a. Innovation and change should only be pursued if it is going to be useful
b. The utility of innovation and change is only found after the innovation and change occurs, so can never really be known or predicted
c. Innovation and change inherently requires ordering, planning, and measurement for it to succeed
d. Innovation and change must be designed with its expected future outcomes in mind
b. The utility of innovation and change is only found after the innovation and change occurs, so can never really be known or predicted
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a. the appellant. b. the appellee. c. the defendant. d. the respondent.
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Intangible assets do not include:
A. Goodwill. B. Trademarks. C. Patents. D. Copyrights. E. Land held as an investment.