The Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Was Named the "2008 Gadget of the Year

question 147

Multiple Choice

The Sanyo Xacti HD1010 was named the "2008 Gadget of the Year." The pistol-shaped Xacti is a digital camera and video camera in one. Instead of the bulky and heavy digital cameras and video recorders of the time, the Xacti combined the functions of both. Xacti takes 4-megapixel stills and 1080i video. While the Xacti looked promising and initial sales increased rapidly, it was just a few years before the cameras in cell phones were able to provide the same capabilities in a much smaller package. As a result, sales dropped rapidly. It is safe to say the Xacti in the _______ stage of the product life cycle. ?

• A) decline
• B) maturity
• C) growth
• D) introduction

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Definitions:

Devaluing

The act of reducing or undermining the perceived worth, importance, or validity of something or someone.

Concessions

Compromises made by one party in a negotiation to reach an agreement or settlement.

Misperceptions

Incorrect understandings or interpretations of something or someone.

Cognitive Biases

Refers to systematic errors in thinking that affect decisions and judgments, often leading to irrational conclusions.