Which of the following statements is true of the development stage of the new-product development process?
a.
It involves evaluating a new-product idea before creating any prototype.
b.
Costs decrease dramatically once a product idea enters the development stage.
c.
It involves examining the feasibility of manufacturing a product at an acceptable cost.
d.
Simultaneous product development increases the time spent in the development process.
Answer: c.
It involves examining the feasibility of manufacturing a product at an acceptable cost.