Which of the following has the most significant influence on return on equity?

The tangible artifacts of a society that shape and are shaped by ideas and institutions are called_______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Backward invention occurs when a firm ________

A) creates a new product to meet a need in another country B) reintroduces earlier product forms adapted to suit another country's needs C) invents products that are similar to competing offerings D) takes an existing product into a new market E) produces its own raw materials