Sematech Is a Producer of Computer Chips

question 23

Multiple Choice

Sematech is a producer of computer chips. To gain an advantage over other computer chip makers, Sematech focuses on reducing its costs below all of its competitors and has aligned its value chain accordingly. Recently, several of Sematech's competitors have begun to reduce the company's competitive advantage. In response to this threat, Sematech has decided to add production capacity in an effort to lower costs.
-If Sematech were to choose to narrow its product line in an effort to reduce costs, this would be an example of

• A) technological software.
• B) a policy choice.
• C) a competitive advantage.
• D) a learning-curve effect.

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Definitions:

Stomata

Pores on plant leaves and stems that allow gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane, related to the concentration of solutes.

Guard Cells

Specialized cell pairs that flank stomatal pores on plant leaves, regulating the opening and closing of the pores to control gas exchange and water loss.

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material found in plant roots that is impervious to water and solutes, ensuring that all materials pass through a cell membrane before entering the plant.