Seaneng, a company that has been manufacturing printers for computers for the past 20 years, initially specialized in dot matrix printers. However, dot matrix printers were inefficient in color printing. To overcome this disadvantage, it developed and started selling inkjet and laser printers. In the context of innovation streams, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?
A) A technological discontinuity
B) Technological lockout
C) Technological singularity
D) A technological barrier

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This scenario best illustrates a technological discontinuity, which occurs when a new technology completely replaces an older one. In this case, inkjet and laser printers replaced dot matrix printers, as they were more efficient in color printing.

Seaneng, a Company That Has Been Manufacturing Printers for Computers