Ford conducted research that gave them insights into characteristics of gen z. although ford finds the information important, they aren't currently developing a specific feature in their vehicles to address the gen z characteristics. the r& d completed could then be characterized as:

a. fact finding
b. development and implementation.
c. basic research.
d. applied research.
after ford has recognized a trend that they would like to implement into a vehicle, they engage in

c. Basic research.

d. Design planning

Explanation:

According to a different source, the options for the second question are the following:

a. Product design

b. Production

c. Research and development

d. Design planning

In the first example, Ford is engaging in basic research. Basic research refers to a type of research in which the goals are not specific. It is generally driven by a desire to increase our understanding of a particular situation, even if this understanding is not used for anything in concrete yet. On the other hand, design planning refers to the development of a plan for converting an idea into an actual product.

the answerr would be 1

the correct answer is b.)