Which of the following statements is most likely true about the new product development process?
A. The first step in developing a new product involves determining any budgetary or distribution limitations.
B. Most firms discourage employees from contributing new product ideas because of legal concerns.
C. In most cases, concept testing is followed by concept development.
D. A product concept should be developed for each idea before it goes through idea screening.
E. Customers, competitors, and suppliers are major sources of new product ideas.

James is an employee in the widget inspection department of xyz systems, a government contractor. james was part of a 3-person inspection team that found a particular batch of widgets did not meet the exacting requirements of the u. s. government. in order to meet the tight deadline and avoid penalties under the contract, james' boss demanded that the batch of widgets be sent in fulfillment of the government contract. when james found out, he went to the vice president of the company and reported the situation. james was demoted by his boss, and no longer works on government projects. james has a: