Question

When Japanese scientists develop a new vaccine for swine flu and offer that technology to U.S. pharmaceutical companies, __________ has taken place.media globalization
technological diffusion
monetizing
planned obsolescence

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Technological diffusion

Explanation:

Technological diffusion refers to the process in which technology created in a specific context is adopted in other contexts which means technologies are not exclusive of one context but become common worldwide. This phenomenon is common nowadays due to globalization and differs from other types of globalization and diffusions because technology rather than ideas or information is diffused. This is the case of a vaccine developed in Japan but then adopted by U.S. pharmaceutical companies as one technological item designed in one context (Japan) has been successfully adopted in other contexts which means technology is spread or diffused.