In the typical S-curve pattern of innovation, increased effort (i.e., money, research and development) brings only small improvements in technological performance___________ ,
A) early in the cycle
B) throughout the cycle
C) at the end of the cycle
D) at both the beginning and end of the cycle
E) in the maturity stage of the cycle

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In the S-curve pattern of innovation, small improvements in performance occur both at the beginning, when the technology is new and not well understood, and at the end, when the technology is mature and further advancements are difficult.

In the Typical S-Curve Pattern of Innovation, Increased Effort (I