Which of the following is true of the S-curve pattern of innovation of a product?
A) The flat slope indicates that increased effort brings only small improvements in technological performance.
B) The flat slope indicates that small amounts of effort will result in significant increases in performance.
C) The steep slope indicates that further efforts to develop this particular technology will result in only small increases in performance.
D) The steep slope indicates that the performance limits of that particular technology are being reached.

Question

Which of the following is true of the S-curve pattern of innovation of a product? 
A) ​The flat slope indicates that increased effort brings only small improvements in technological performance. 
B) ​The flat slope indicates that small amounts of effort will result in significant increases in performance. 
C) ​The steep slope indicates that further efforts to develop this particular technology will result in only small increases in performance. 
D) ​The steep slope indicates that the performance limits of that particular technology are being reached.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The flat slope of the S-curve indicates that increased effort brings only small improvements in technological performance, as the technology is in its early or mature stages.

Which of the Following Is True of the S-Curve Pattern