Which of the following is true of disruptive technologies?
A) The tech industry is the least fertile ground for disruptive technologies.
B) Initially underperforming incumbents, over time their performance attributes improve to the point where they invade established markets.
C) They come to market with a set of performance attributes that existing customers have demanded.
D) Disruptive technologies and disruptive innovations are independent concepts.
E) The term disruptive technologies is a simple one because few technologies are able to create market shocks and catalyze growth.

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Disruptive technologies often start by appealing to a niche market with performance attributes that may not initially appeal to mainstream customers. Over time, as these technologies improve, they begin to meet the needs of a broader market, eventually displacing established competitors.

Which of the Following Is True of Disruptive Technologies