A Strategy of Deliberately Slowing Down the Rate of Introduction

question 46

Multiple Choice

A strategy of deliberately slowing down the rate of introduction of new products by well-established and technologically advanced firms is best described as

• A)a good strategy that maximizes economic rents.
• B)a dangerous strategy as it provides opportunities for other firms to introduce new products.
• C)a good strategy because firms only have a limited number of good projects.
• D)a zero-NPV strategy.

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Definitions:

Acceleration

The rate at which an object’s velocity changes with time, often measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Pressure

the feeling of psychological strain and stress, often arising from external sources that demand high performance or coping.

Vestibular System

The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.

Gustatory System

The gustatory system is responsible for the sensation of taste, and it involves the taste buds on the tongue and other related neural structures.