Too much emphasis on exploitation can ________.

A) result in increased flexibility
B) discourage development of new products and services
C) excessive costs for acquiring new knowledge
D) steep costs associated with R&D

Exploitation

The act of taking unfair advantage of someone or something, often for personal gain while neglecting the welfare of others.

New Products

Goods or services that have been recently introduced to the market, offering novel features or improvements over existing offerings.

R&D

Research and Development (R&D) denotes the activities related to the innovation and improvement of products and processes.