When a U.S. automaker learned that it took longer than any other U.S. car manufacturer to assemble a vehicle, it purchased newer, more flexible manufacturing systems to replace its older ones. Which stage of the technology cycle did it enter?
A) technological adaptation
B) the era of dominant design
C) the technological growth stage
D) change substitution
E) discontinuous change

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Discontinuous change is the stage of the technology cycle characterized by technological substitution and design competition. DaimlerChrysler substituted new technology for the old technology in order to improve its efficiency.

When a US Automaker Learned That It Took Longer Than Any Other