ignore the described in class part

What are the 2 types of Research & Development (R&D) described in class? How does the government (through our taxes) and companies work together using this R&D to provide new products and services to the world? What role does information technology have in business operations - and what is your role in protecting personal information? And finally, according to your textbook, what key trends are affecting the way companies manage production and operations? (5 Points)