Which of the following statements is true of the idea generation stage in the new product development process?
A) The purpose of idea generation is to reduce the number of ideas to the least possible number.
B) Truly innovative companies rely exclusively on a single source for new product ideas.
C) Customers are the least important sources of new product ideas.
D) Truly innovative companies develop extensive innovation networks that capture ideas and inspiration from every possible source.
E) Truly innovative companies seldom rely on customers and the general public for ideas.
D
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a. Balance per bank. b. Outstanding deposits list. c. Balance per books. d. Outstanding checks list.
Teamwork processes have a ________ effect on team commitment.
A. weak negative B. weak positive C. strong positive D. moderate negative E. strong negative
Individuals make sense of environmental stimuli through ________.
A. observation, selection and translation B. selection, translation, observation and response C. stimulus, translation and response D. stimulus, observation, selection, translation and response
In a step acquisition, which of the following statements is false?
A. Income from subsidiary is computed for the entire year for a new purchase acquired during the year. B. Obtaining control through a step acquisition is a significant measurement event. C. Pre-acquisition earnings are not included in the consolidated income statement. D. Income from subsidiary is computed by applying a partial year for a new purchase acquired during the year. E. The acquisition method views a step acquisition essentially the same as a single step acquisition.