A Mainframe Computer Company Decided to Enter the Personal Computer

question 39

Multiple Choice

A mainframe computer company decided to enter the personal computer market with its Floridian Project,but subsequently decided to leave the market to focus on the mainframe business.The decision rule that they probably applied was to get out:

• A)when the project no longer meets strategic fit criteria.
• B)when deadlines continue to be missed.
• C)when project personnel turn over too rapidly.
• D)when technology evolves beyond the project's scope.

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Definitions:

Inferior Frontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain that plays a role in language processing and motor control.

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual's ability to think, understand, and interact with the world evolves over time.

Piaget's Theory

A theory of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, outlining how children's ability to think and reason progresses through distinct stages as they grow.

Dendritic Spine Density

The number of dendritic spines (tiny protrusions found on dendrites of neurons) per unit length, which affects the strength and plasticity of synaptic connections.