5.
Which of the following statements is true of the importance of new
products?
A.
The failure rate for new products is estimated to be around 90
percent.
B.
The new products process is exceedingly difficult.
C.
Radical innovation is detrimental to the survival of a firm.
D.
All the individuals involved in the creation of a new product
generally belong to the same dep
Answer: - Whenever new product is being introduced, the existing business model should not be changed. In fact, the new product should align with the existing business model
Hence Radical innovation done for the new product is detrimental to the survival of a firm is the correct answer
Answer 11: - Like the above answer is Restoring to radical innovation with the new products process.
5. Which of the following statements is true of the importance of new products? A. The...
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