GigaTalk, a U

question 95

Multiple Choice

GigaTalk, a U.S. based computer manufacturing company, found that Japanese commuters had difficulty using standard laptops on crowded rush-hour trains because, while standing, commuters cannot use their laptops. So GigaTalk created a standing computer. This computer includes a touch screen and small keyboard that can be used while standing or on the move. This is an example of ________.

• A) straight product extension
• B) standardized global marketing
• C) product adaptation
• D) dual adaptation
• E) communication adaptation

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Definitions:

Technical Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country, particularly those skills relevant to technical or engineering tasks.

Firm-specific Human Capital

Firm-specific Human Capital refers to the unique knowledge, skills, and experiences that employees acquire through working in a particular firm, making them more valuable to that firm but not necessarily to others.

Technical Human Capital

The specialized knowledge, expertise, and skills related to technology and engineering possessed by individuals, contributing to an organization's competitive advantage.

HR Planning

The process of forecasting an organization's human resource needs and strategizing how to meet these needs, aligning them with the company's goals.